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Prairie State sales taxes: Monroe County residents paid 29th-largest sum in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2023

Monroe County residents paid $457,262 in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per county in March.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Randolph County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met May 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2023

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met 8:15 a.m. Monday, May 15.

City of Pinckneyville City Council met April 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, April 10

City of Columbia City Council met May 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, May 15

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Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Randolph County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Monroe County taxpayers give $37,234 in County Sales Tax in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2023

In March, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met April 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2023

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, April 6

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met May 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, May 11

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Perry County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Perry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Monroe County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Monroe County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Bost: ‘Tonight is the next step in the Democrats’ coordinated effort targeting Donald J. Trump’

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) is slamming the Biden Administration for targeting former President Donald Trump.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2023

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

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Randolph County home sales during week ending June 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Randolph County in the week ending June 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met April 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 5

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met May 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2023

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 9

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Randolph County responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2023

Randolph County residents paid $294,901 in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in March.

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State Rep. Severin: 'We need permanent tax relief. This budget actually guarantees future tax increases. I voted no'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2023

Republican State Rep. Dave Severin had strong words against the proposed budget that was recently passed in the House, taking to Facebook to voice his concerns.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met April 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2023

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, April 3

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met May 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 8, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, May 4