September, 2025 | South West Illinois News

David Friess provides legislative updates ahead of upcoming veto session

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has provided an update to constituents as the Illinois General Assembly prepares for its upcoming veto session.

FOIA request sent to Perry County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Perry County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Randolph County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Randolph County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Which former Southwest Illinois area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

These former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Perry County Education: 51 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2% of students enrolled in Perry County school districts identified as Black.

Sparta Health Foundation offers surgical skills event for students

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2025

The Sparta Health and Wellness Foundation is organizing an event aimed at giving students hands-on experience in the field of surgery.

Sparta Community Hospital receives branding award from ISHMPR

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital has been recognized with an Award of Merit in the Branding category at the Illinois Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations (ISHMPR) Pinnacle Awards.

How many inmates sentenced in Monroe County will be released during week ending Oct. 4?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Monroe County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

14 Black students enrolled in Monroe County districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Monroe County school districts identified as Black.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2025

There were six offenders living in Randolph County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.