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Governor Pritzker presents state budget plan before Illinois General Assembly

Governor J.B. Pritzker is set to deliver the State of the State and budget address to the Illinois General Assembly today at noon in Springfield.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 19, 2025

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Rep. Friess responds to Governor Pritzker's budget address

Rep. Friess issued a statement following Governor Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address in Springfield.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 19, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Perry County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Randolph County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Randolph County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $31,205 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 17, 2025

In November 2024, Randolph County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Perry County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2025

Perry County residents paid $241,954 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Representative Friess addresses key issues impacting Southern Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Friess has addressed several pressing issues affecting Southern Illinois in a recent newsletter.

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$126,080 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 12, 2025

In November 2024, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Friess responds to Madigan's guilty verdict with call for reform

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 12, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty on ten counts, including conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud.

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Rep. Friess introduces bill to repeal Illinois' FOID card requirement

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 11, 2025

State Representative David Friess has introduced House Bill 1232, a proposal aimed at repealing the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act in Illinois.

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Randolph County ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 8, 2025

Randolph County residents paid $384,477 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Perry County taxpayers give $16,431 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 7, 2025

In November 2024, Perry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Ronald Reagan's legacy: From humble beginnings to U.S. Presidency

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 6, 2025

Ronald Wilson Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, rose from modest beginnings to become the 40th President of the United States.

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Randolph County residents pay $86,541 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2025

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

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FOIA Request Sent to Monroe County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Monroe County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Rep. Friess criticizes Democrats over legislative priorities

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2025

State Representative David Friess has expressed frustration with the current legislative session, criticizing Democrats for what he perceives as a lack of focus on substantial legislation.

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FOIA Request Sent to Randolph County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Randolph County Il Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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FOIA Request Sent to Perry County Il Clerk Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Perry County Il Clerk Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Perry County collects $62,747 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 4, 2025

In November 2024, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois offers new tools for 2025 tax season

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 4, 2025

With the 2025 tax season underway, both the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing tax returns on January 27.