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Rep. Friess appointed to task force reviewing eligibility for public office

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 15, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has officially appointed State Representative David Friess to serve on the Task Force to Review Eligibility to Hold Public Office. This group reviews criteria dictating eligibility for public office in Illinois, with a specific focus on examining conduct that disqualifies individuals from seeking or holding such positions and the policy rationale behind these restrictions based on criminal behavior.

Test Expectations: How many Perry County students failed to meet ELA expectations in 2022-23 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 15, 2024

Of the 1,063 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 66.3% failed the ELA portion of the test.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Monroe County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 15, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Monroe County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Aug. 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 14, 2024

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

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Aug. 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 14, 2024

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 13

IDFPR expands online payment options and introduces reduced licensure requirements for military personnel

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 14, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is expanding its pilot program to allow more professionals who submit paper applications to make payments online. Additionally, the service will now be available for certain professionals seeking to restore or reinstate their licenses.

Randolph County responsible for 48th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 14, 2024

Randolph County residents paid $367,228 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in May.

How many Randolph County students failed their ELA IAR during 2022-23?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 13, 2024

Of the 1,584 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 69.1% failed the ELA portion of the test.

City of Columbia Plan Commission met August 12

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 13, 2024

City of Columbia Plan Commission met 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 12.

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Aug. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 13, 2024

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, Aug. 14

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Aug. 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 13, 2024

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 13

Rep. Friess seeks mentees for Women's Leadership Initiative

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 13, 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. This initiative offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The mission of the program is to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of female leaders with core values, attitudes, and skills foundational to quality leadership.