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Randolph County taxpayers give $26,818 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 7, 2023

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

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Director of DCFS to Resign, Prompting Calls for Reform

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. - In the wake of the announcement that the Director of the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will be stepping down at the end of the year, Representative Friess has voiced her concerns and called for comprehensive reform within the troubled state agency."No child should have to suffer at the hands of a failing state agency," said Rep. Friess. "The events of today must be only a first step toward true and sweeping reform within DCFS. I will do everything in my power to continue to advocate for such reform."The resignation of...

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Friday night football: where to see the Red Bud Musketeers and 6 other local football teams play today - Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

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

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Aug. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 10

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Aug. 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Aug. 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, Aug. 9

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 7

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Randolph County residents pay $85,734 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

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

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How many Black students were enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 4.7% of students enrolled in Randolph County school districts identified as Black.

City of Chester City Council met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

City of Columbia City Council met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2023

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 7

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 2.7% of Perry County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in Perry County school districts identified as Black.

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Perry County collects $62,374 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

In July, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Red Bud City Council met Aug. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board Finance Committee met Aug. 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board Finance Committee met Thursday, Aug. 3

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Sept. 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 8

City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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Monroe County residents paid 35th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 3, 2023

Monroe County residents paid $544,761 in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in July.