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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 25, 2024

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Randolph County home sales in week ending Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Randolph County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Randolph County in week ending Aug. 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met August 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2024

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 20.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Perry County in week ending Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Randolph County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$258,627 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending Aug. 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Perry County in week ending Aug. 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students failed their English exams in Randolph County in 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

More than 5 in 10 Randolph County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Perry County in week ending Aug. 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Randolph County had 7 lawyers in good standing in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

Cities within Randolph County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of July.

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How many Perry County students failed their English exams in 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 23, 2024

More than 5 in 10 Perry County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending Aug. 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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41% of Monroe County students failed their 2023 English exam; Scores fell 6.8% from previous year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 22, 2024

More than 4 in 10 Monroe County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

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Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for summer event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 22, 2024

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024. “Theme days at the Du Quoin State Fair highlight everything this great fair has to offer,” Rep. Friess said. “I’m especially thrilled about how they showcase the importance of agriculture. A big thank you to everyone at the Du Quoin State Fair for always bringing our community such exciting summer fun!”

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Illinois State Fire Marshal opens applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

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City of Chester City Council met July 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Thursday, July 18