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City of Waterloo Beautification Committee met June 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

City of Waterloo Beautification Committee met 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 2

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Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met May 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 8

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City of Red Bud City Council met May 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, May 5

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Perry County Board of Commissioners met June 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, June 4

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City of Waterloo City Council met June 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, June 2

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Illinois estate tax law reform stalled amid bipartisan support

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

Illinois is facing significant challenges with its estate tax laws, which are considered among the most stringent in the United States.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Monroe County in week ending May 31?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Perry County in week ending May 31

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 5, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Chester Community Unit School District 139 administrators rank 246th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 4, 2025

Administrators in Chester Community Unit School District 139 earn an average of $98,647 per year, ranking 246th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. David Friess hosts coffee talk event in Columbia

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 4, 2025

Rep. David Friess recently hosted a coffee talk at Cafe on the Abbey in Columbia, engaging with community members in a morning of discussion.

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$63,235 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2025

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

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6 gas stations in cities throughout Randolph County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at six gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024: Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 administrators rank 284th lowest in state for average salary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2025

Administrators in Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 earn an average of $101,171 per year, ranking 284th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across SW Illinois News publication area in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across SW Illinois News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Perry County collects $186,678 in County School Facility Tax in April

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

In April, Perry County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Monroe County in week ending May 24?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many inmates sentenced in Randolph County will be released during week ending June 14?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Randolph County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 14.

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Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 administrators rank 354th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 earn an average of $105,074 per year, ranking 354th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Monroe County Board of Commissioners met June 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 2

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City of Chester City Council met June 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, June 2