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Randolph County residents paid 49th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

Randolph County residents paid just under $4.5 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Analysis: Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 administrators rank 394th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 earn an average of $112,087 per year, ranking 394th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Waterloo City Council met May 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, May 5

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Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met April 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, April 30

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Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met April 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 30

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City of Pinckneyville City Council met April 28

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 29, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, April 28

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1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Perry County in week ending May 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 28, 2025

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Monroe County in week ending May 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many companies in cities across Randolph County received FDA citations in 2024?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 28, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Randolph County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Monroe County responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 28, 2025

Monroe County residents paid approximately $6.7 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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$356,562 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Randolph County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Test expectations: How many Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36% of Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Pinckneyville City Council met May 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Tuesday, May 27

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Perry County: Social Security made up 10.1% of total income in 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.1% of income in Perry County, providing an average of $4,323 per capita to residents.

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Did Columbia Community Unit School District 4 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.3% of Columbia Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Randolph County collects $970,547 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2025

In 2024, Randolph County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Memorial Day honors U.S. service members who sacrificed their lives

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day is observed as a day of remembrance for those who sacrificed their lives in service to the United States.

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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met April 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2025

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, April 24

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Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met April 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 26, 2025

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 22