May, 2024 | South West Illinois News

2.4% of citizens unemployed in Monroe County in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Monroe County hit 2.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Rep. Friess discusses Classification by Biological Sex Act at press conference

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 17, 2024

State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) addressed a press conference in Springfield today, discussing his bill HB 5830, also known as the Classification by Biological Sex Act. The legislation aims to enhance clarity and precision in data collection procedures across the state.

Max Simpson, former Red Bud High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Rowan Profs.

Will Simpson, former Red Bud High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Slade West, former Du Quoin High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

Ava Khoury, former Columbia High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Melissa Bernal, former Gibault Catholic High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Washington University Bears.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Perry County in week ending May 11?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Randolph County residents paid 49th-largest sum in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2024

Randolph County residents paid $342,651 in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in February.

Rep. Friess successfully hosts shred event in Pinckneyville

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2024

On the past Saturday, Rep. Friess organized a successful shred event at the Perry County Fairgrounds in Pinckneyville. The event was designed as a drive-up service where residents could drop off their confidential documents for secure shredding.

Randolph County County Education: 150 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 13, 2024

In Randolph County County schools, 150 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

There were 144 multiracial students enrolled in Perry County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2024

In Perry County County schools, 144 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Randolph County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Randolph County taxpayers give $26,864 in County Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2024

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

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 12, 2024

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

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

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Perry County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Perry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Recent Randolph County home sales in week ending May 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Randolph County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.7% of Monroe County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

In Monroe County County schools, 84 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Perry County Board of Commissioners met May 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7.

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News from May 2024

2.4% of citizens unemployed in Monroe County in 2021

Rep. Friess discusses Classification by Biological Sex Act at press conference

Max Simpson, former Red Bud High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

Will Simpson, former Red Bud High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

Slade West, former Du Quoin High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

Ava Khoury, former Columbia High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

Melissa Bernal, former Gibault Catholic High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Perry County in week ending May 11?

Prairie State sales taxes: Randolph County residents paid 49th-largest sum in February

Rep. Friess successfully hosts shred event in Pinckneyville

Randolph County County Education: 150 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

There were 144 multiracial students enrolled in Perry County County schools in 2021-22 school year

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Randolph County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

Randolph County taxpayers give $26,864 in County Sales Tax in February

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Perry County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

Recent Randolph County home sales in week ending May 4

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.7% of Monroe County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

Perry County Board of Commissioners met May 7

FOIA Request Sent to Monroe County IL Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Voter Roll Changes on May 29, 2025

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