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News from February 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Monroe County in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Monroe County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met February 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21.

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City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Jan. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, Jan. 17

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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Feb. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 22

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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Jan. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Jan. 18

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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Jan. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Jan. 22

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Perry County in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Perry County received $4.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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What was 2nd largest nursing home in Monroe County as of Q4 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 28, 2024

With an overall rating of one, Bria of Columbia was the second largest nursing home in Monroe County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Oak Hill was largest nursing home in Monroe County as of Q4 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 27, 2024

Oak Hill, the largest nursing home in Monroe County, aided an average of 135.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Randolph County collects $260,594 in County School Facility Tax in November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 27, 2024

In November 2023, Randolph County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Randolph County rise or fall in 2021?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Randolph County received $11.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Perry County in week ending Feb. 24?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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No New Taxes-Sign the Petition

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 27, 2024

In his recent Budget Address, Governor JB Pritzker unveiled a proposal for $910 million in new taxes to fund programs and services targeted towards migrants and illegal immigrants. This announcement has sparked a wave of opposition, with a call to action for the public to stand against these new taxes and noncitizen spending.The proposal has prompted a strong response from concerned individuals, with a clear message to the government. "Say NO to new taxes and noncitizen spending," as emphasized by those advocating against the proposed financial measures.To amplify their...