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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on Millstadt visit: They are 'freedom-loving, god-loving and America-loving citizens'

Ted Dabrowski, a gubernatorial candidate for Illinois, expressed his admiration for Millstadt residents and highlighted his dissatisfaction with Governor J.B. Pritzker's taxes and policies.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 14, 2025

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Monroe County residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

Monroe County residents paid $724,657 in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in August.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2025

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Randolph County residents paid 47th-largest sum in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 12, 2025

Randolph County residents paid $496,667 in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in August.

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Perry County residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 11, 2025

Perry County residents paid $354,039 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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$77,127 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 11, 2025

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

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House candidate Sheppard: Violence and political unrest are 'flat-out un-American'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 10, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois House District 36, has said that violence undermines legitimate protest and urged citizens to pursue change through lawful civic engagement while respecting federal officers.

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Perry County collects $52,812 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Monroe County taxpayers give $402,622 in County School Facility Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Randolph County residents pay $336,083 in County School Facility Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

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

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Randolph County collects $54,149 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

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

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Perry County residents pay $92,669 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

In August, Perry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County residents pay $99,692 in County Flood Protection Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

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

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$22,372 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2025

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

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Monroe County residents pay $145,216 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 3, 2025

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

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$106,435 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 2, 2025

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

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Perry County taxpayers give $186,186 in County School Facility Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 2, 2025

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

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

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.

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

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

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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.