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News from 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Oct. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 5, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 5, 2023

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 6

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Perry County residents pay $214,634 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 4, 2023

In September, Perry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Du Quoin ranks 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 4, 2023

Du Quoin residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

City of Columbia City Council met Oct. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 4, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

City of Waterloo City Council met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 4, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

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Perry County Schools: Du Quoin High School welcomed the most students in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 3, 2023

Du Quoin High School stood out in Perry County with 502 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Perry County collects $111,973 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 3, 2023

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

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Monroe County responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 3, 2023

Monroe County residents paid $528,269 in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per county in September.

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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 2, 2023

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

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Perry County taxpayers give $431,393 in County School Facility Tax in September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 2, 2023

In September, Perry County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County residents pay $74,346 in County Flood Protection Tax in September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 2, 2023

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

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Randolph County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 2, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Sparta Lincoln School had the biggest enrollment among Randolph County schools.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 2, 2023

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

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Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Sept. 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 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 Monroe County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2023

There were two offenders living in Monroe 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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Monroe County collects $101,866 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2023

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

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Rep. Friess' Third Annual Toy Drive Underway

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2023

State Representative David Friess is once again calling on the community to support his Third Annual Toy Drive. The toy drive, which has been a resounding success in the past, aims to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season."Last year, the success of our toy drive allowed so many children in our district to enjoy Christmas morning with a new toy under the tree," said Rep. Friess. "The smiles on the faces of these children brings a great deal of joy to my staff and me. No family should ever have to go without at Christmas."The toy drive focuses on helping...

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Monroe County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2023

Waterloo High School stood out in Monroe County with 843 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Sept. 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 1, 2023

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