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News from May 2024

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 2.3% of Monroe County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.3% of students enrolled in Monroe County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Perry County in April?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

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

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Monroe County taxpayers give $44,032 in County Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County collects $72,371 in County Flood Protection Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Monroe County in April?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Monroe County in April compared to the previous month.

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

There were seven offenders living in Perry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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Monroe County collects $99,218 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

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

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Rep. Friess: Democrats Push Major Election Changes with No Transparency

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

In Springfield, Illinois, State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) has voiced strong opposition to SB 2412, a piece of legislation filed by House Democrats that proposes significant changes to elections law in the state, impacting the 2024 ballot and elections."This legislation represents a new level of political manipulation and power-grabbing by House Democrats," expressed Rep. Friess. "It is a clear demonstration of their willingness to put self-interest above the democratic process and the best interest of Illinois voters. As Illinoisians continue to grapple with...