South West Illinois News

Did Sparta Community Unit School District 140 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.2% of Sparta Community Unit School District 140 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 4, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 6

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 4, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Dec. 7

Prairie State sales taxes: Monroe County residents paid 30th-largest sum in October 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

Monroe County residents paid $560,760 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in October 2023.

Perry County taxpayers give $48,494 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

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

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 27.7% of Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: A Call to Action

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

Human trafficking and slavery continue to plague our societies, with an estimated 27 million people trapped in these unimaginable circumstances worldwide. As we enter National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, it is crucial to recognize the prevalence of this issue, even within our own communities. It is incumbent upon us to raise awareness and take action to combat these heinous crimes.Throughout the month, various organizations and individuals are coming together to highlight the importance of addressing human trafficking. One such organization, the Global...

City of Waterloo City Council met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 3, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

$77,261 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in October for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

In October, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did Tamaroa School District 5 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.8% of Tamaroa School District 5 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$257,801 in County School Facility Tax collected in October for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

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

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met December 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met 8:15 a.m. Monday, December 4.

City of Columbia City Council met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

City of Chester City Council met Dec. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

Q4 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

There were 12 offenders living in Randolph County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Randolph County schools welcomed 3,818 students in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Randolph County schools rose over the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Perry County enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Perry County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on gun ban registry deadline: ‘Waiting for Pritzker to knock on my door and take my guns. I will not comply’

By South West Illinois News Reports | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, declared his unwillingness to comply with the controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Monroe County taxpayers give $108,571 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

In October, Monroe County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.