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News from 2023

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Perry County taxpayers give $57,478 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 28 home sales in Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Randolph County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Aug. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 4, 2023

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 22

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Census Bureau: 1.1% of people in Monroe County identified as multiracial in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 34,732 citizens living in Monroe County in 2021, 98.9% said they were only one race, while 1.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Perry County ranks 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Perry County residents paid $223,071 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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$35,069 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2023

In August, Perry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Waterloo Finance Committee met Aug. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2023

City of Waterloo Finance Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 22

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Sept. 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Saturday, Sept. 30

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Monroe County taxpayers give $74,620 in County Flood Protection Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2023

In August, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Friess' Third Annual Christmas Toy Drive

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2023

State Representative David Friess has announced his 3rd annual Christmas Toy Drive in collaboration with the Women's Leadership Initiative. The aim of the toy drive is to collect a record-number of toys for children in need across the district.The Christmas Toy Drive provides an opportunity for the community to come together and spread holiday cheer by donating new, unwrapped toys. These toys will be distributed to children in need throughout the district. Rep. Friess is encouraging all residents who are able to contribute to drop off their donations at his district...

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Randolph County residents pay $28,117 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2023

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

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Sept. 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 2, 2023

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 27

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Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2023

There were three offenders living in Perry County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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$104,253 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2023

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

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American Diabetes Month: Taking Action to End Diabetes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2023

November 1st marks the start of American Diabetes Month, a time when the nation comes together to raise awareness about diabetes and take action to end this chronic disease. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is at the forefront of this initiative, providing valuable resources and support for individuals living with diabetes, healthcare providers, caregivers, and the general public.As part of their efforts, the ADA has launched the ADA-free 60-second risk test, a tool that allows individuals to assess their risk of developing diabetes. By visiting the link provided...

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2023

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Monday, Aug. 21

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Sept. 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 1, 2023

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Sept. 26

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 31, 2023

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, Aug. 21