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News from October 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Sept. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 24, 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Tuesday, Sept. 19

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Perry County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Perry County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Veto Session Preview: Illinois General Assembly to Address Nuclear Moratorium and Rent Control

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly is gearing up for a busy veto session this week, with a number of important issues on the agenda. One of the key topics that will be discussed is a nuclear moratorium, which has garnered significant attention and debate. According to the article from the SJ-R, the veto session will also address the issue of rent control.The nuclear moratorium has been a contentious issue in Illinois, with advocates arguing for a halt to the expansion of nuclear power plants due to safety concerns. State Senator Heather Steans, who supports the moratorium,...

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Monroe County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

In Monroe County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Thursday, Aug. 17

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met met Tuesday, Sept. 19

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Perry County taxpayers give $15,427 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 22, 2023

In July, Perry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Friday night football: where to see the DuQuoin Indians and 6 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

These teams from the SW Illinois News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Red Bud City Council met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 17

City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 19, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

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Rep. Friess Holds Successful Shred Event in Red Bud

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Red Bud, USA - This past Saturday, Representative Friess hosted a highly successful shred event, providing an opportunity for constituents to connect and discuss local and state issues.Following the event, Rep. Friess expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event such a success. I was grateful to meet so many of my constituents and discuss local and state issues. I'm passionate about doing everything I can to safeguard the safety and security of those I'm blessed to serve, so I'm thrilled that so many found this...

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Rep Friess’ 3rd Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Contest

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Rep Friess is excited to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Children's Halloween Costume Contest. This year, parents are encouraged to showcase their little goblins, ghouls, witches, or any other Halloween character their children have chosen to be. The winner of the contest will receive a family 4-pack of attraction passes to "The Edge" in Belleville.To participate in the contest, parents can submit a photo of their child's Halloween costume to DistrictDirector115@gmail.com. The contest is open to children aged 12 years old or under. The deadline for submitting...

City of Waterloo Personnel Commission met Aug. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

City of Waterloo Personnel Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 16

City of Chester City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

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Monroe County taxpayers give $54,546 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

In July, Monroe County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Columbia City Council met September 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 18.

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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Randolph County suffered a truancy rate of 14.7%

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

Randolph County schools had a truancy rate of 14.7% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.