David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Drivers in Monroe County see lowest E85 gas at $2.99 in week ending Feb. 28

The cheapest per-gallon price for E85 gas in Monroe County during the week ending Feb. 28 was $2.99 per gallon.

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel gas in cities in Monroe County in week ending Feb. 28?

The cheapest reported price for a gallon of diesel gas in Monroe County came in at $3.58 during the week ending Feb. 28.

Dr. Donna Leak Vice-Chair - Flossmoor

490 students enrolled at Pinckneyville School District 50 in 2024-25 school year

Enrollment numbers in Pinckneyville School District 50 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Evan Davis and Adam Wibbenmeyer

Which ex-high school standouts featured in Southwest Illinois will compete on Sunday, March 8?

These former Southwest Illinois area high school athletes are set to compete on Sunday, March 8.

Diana Rea, Superintendent

Du Quoin schools begin spring break as district highlights academic progress

Families in the Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 are beginning their Spring Break, which runs from March 9 to March 13, 2026.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Week ending Feb. 28: Lowest premium gas in Perry County reaches $3.69

Drivers in Perry County reported a weekly low of $3.69 per gallon for premium gas in the week ending Feb. 28.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Randolph County saw lowest price for regular gas at $2.87 in week ending Feb. 28

Drivers in Randolph County reported a weekly low of $2.87 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending Feb. 28.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Randolph County in February?

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Randolph County in February?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Randolph County in February decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Christopher Grode Superintendent at Columbia Community Unit School District 4

671 students enrolled at Community Unit School District 4 in 2024-25 school year

Enrollment numbers in Community Unit School District 4 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Joseph Folden - Commissioner

Perry County Board of Commissioners met March 5

Perry County Board of Commissioners met 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5

Jacoby Gross and Adam Wibbenmeyer

Which former Southwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, March 7?

Saturday, March 7 will feature competition from these former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts.

Jonathan Tallman, Superintendent at Red Bud Community Unit School District 132

Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 welcomes 945 students in 2024-25 school year

Enrollment numbers in Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 declined from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest regular gas in Monroe County at $2.89 per gallon in week ending Feb. 28

The week’s cheapest regular gas price in Monroe County stood at $2.89 per gallon in the week ending Feb. 28.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest price for midgrade gas in Monroe County at $3.19 in week ending Feb. 28

For the week ending Feb. 28, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in Monroe County stood at $3.19 per gallon.

Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Monroe County in week ending Feb. 28

The cheapest per-gallon price for premium gas in Monroe County during the week ending Feb. 28 was $3.49 per gallon.

Susan Harbaugh ​- Red Bud City Mayor

City of Red Bud City Council met Feb. 2

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Feb. 2,

Drake Downing and Adam Wibbenmeyer

Which Southwest Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, March 6?

These former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts will be active on Friday, March 6.

Tim Blair Principal

Chester Community Unit School District 139 enrollment in 2024-25 school year

Enrollment numbers in Chester Community Unit School District 139 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheryl Adams, Administrator of At-Home Health Care

Sparta Community Hospital’s At-Home Health Care earns national recognition for over 15 years

Sparta Community Hospital’s At-Home Health Care program has received the 2025 National Best Practice Agency recognition from WellSky, marking over 15 consecutive years of national acknowledgment.

David Friess, Illinois State Representative for 115th District

Bill seeks transparency on taxpayer spending by nongovernmental organizations

A new bill introduced in the Illinois House aims to provide greater transparency regarding the use of taxpayer funds by nongovernmental organizations.

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