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Truancy in Monroe County districts decreased in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2024

Monroe County districts saw a truancy rate of 1.4% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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House Republicans Fight Against Enactment of California Emission Standards in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2024

Illinois House Republicans and concerned residents are actively opposing a bill that would enforce California's strict emission standards in Illinois. House Bill 1634, introduced by Democrat Edgar Gonzalez, aims to mandate Illinois to adopt California's stringent motor vehicle emission regulations, which would significantly impact the automotive industry in the state.The proposed legislation would require Illinois to follow California's mandate for zero-emission vehicle sales, escalating to 35 percent by 2026, 68 percent by 2030, and ultimately reaching 100 percent by...

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Randolph County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Coulterville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center was the third largest nursing home in Randolph County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Randolph County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Three Springs Senior Living and Rhab

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2024

Three Springs Senior Living and Rhab, the second largest nursing home in Randolph County, aided an average of 63.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cities in Randolph County recorded unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in January compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in cities among Randolph County in January compared to the previous month.

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1,685 Perry County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Perry County received $2,856,836 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Randolph County districts recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 25, 2024

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

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What was largest nursing home in Randolph County as of Q4 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Randolph County Care Center was the largest nursing home in Randolph County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities in Perry County in January compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities among Perry County in January remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2024

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

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Monroe County receive in 2021?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Monroe County received $4,288,817 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Perry County districts recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 24, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities in Monroe County in January compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in cities among Monroe County in January compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2024

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

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Perry County 3rd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation was the third largest nursing home in Perry County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to St. Clair County farmers in 2021 reached $8,643,269

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in St. Clair County received $8,643,269 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Randolph County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Randolph County received $6,960,418 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Randolph County as of January?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 22, 2024

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

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Perry County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Duquoin Nursing and Rehabilitation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 22, 2024

Duquoin Nursing and Rehabilitation, the second largest nursing home in Perry County, aided an average of 63.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.