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Perry County residents pay $115,959 in County School Facility Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

In May, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Aug. 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Thursday, Aug. 8

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 8

City of Chester City Council met Aug. 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 5

City of Chester City Council met July 1

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, July 1

City of Waterloo City Council met July 1

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, July 1

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met June 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 26

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met June 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 26

Perry County: How many students failed their mathematics test in 2022-23 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Of the 1,062 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 72.4% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Randolph County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Friess seeks mentees for Women's Leadership Initiative

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 7, 2024

State Representative David Friess is seeking mentees for his Women’s Leadership Initiative, a mentorship program aimed at nurturing and developing future female leaders in the community. The program offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Student body in Monroe County universities comprised mostly of Black or African American students in 2022-23 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 6, 2024

Enrollment data for the two universities in Monroe County revealed Black or African American was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Did Randolph County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 1,581 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 79.8% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Perry County in July?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 6, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Perry County in July compared to the previous month.

Randolph County taxpayers give $80,342 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2024

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

Illinois celebrates local produce at farmers markets

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2024

Illinois is known for its rich history of agriculture, and the state’s farmers markets are ideal places to experience what Illinois farms are producing. These markets are a source of fresh, locally produced goods and serve as opportunities to bring communities together.