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House candidate Sheppard on autism research: 'I will treat this issue not as political theater, but as a moral imperative'

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, said that families deserve answers about the causes of autism and committed to pursuing greater transparency and accountability in medical research.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

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House candidate Sheppard: 'We have leadership in Chicago that treats law enforcement like the enemy'

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, has expressed concerns about city leadership's approach to law enforcement.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

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Awake Illinois founder: Democrats like Gov. Pritkzer are 'shameful, weak'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 25, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder and president of Awake Illinois, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric contributes to hostility toward Republicans and parents defending their rights.

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Rep. Jacobs links Pritzker to ‘toxic political culture’ after Kirk assassination: ‘Such rhetoric normalizes political violence’

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other progressive leaders for what he called “a toxic political culture” that contributed to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.

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Monroe County responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 13, 2025

Monroe County residents paid $692,732 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in July.

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Randolph County residents paid 46th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Randolph County residents paid $494,360 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in July.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $55,438 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 12, 2025

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

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Perry County ranks 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Perry County residents paid $292,480 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Perry County collects $75,509 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Randolph County residents pay $101,738 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Randolph County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$72,997 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Monroe County taxpayers give $126,788 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2025

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

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Randolph County collects $337,184 in County School Facility Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

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

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Perry County taxpayers give $23,361 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 5, 2025

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

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Monroe County taxpayers give $97,859 in County Flood Protection Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$395,088 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 4, 2025

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

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David Friess recognizes student achievement during visit to Coulterville School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois State Representative David Friess visited Coulterville School, where he met with staff, observed classrooms, and spoke with students.

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Perry County residents pay $41,996 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Rep. Friess calls for action on Stringtown Levee scour hole repairs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois State Representative David Friess has joined with Scheibe to warn about the dangers posed by a scour hole near the Stringtown Levee.

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$151,614 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 1, 2025

In July, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.