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Week ending Aug. 16: 2 inmates sentenced in Monroe County to be released from prison

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 6, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Monroe County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

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St. Clair County Farm Bureau hosts legislative staff farm tour

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 6, 2025

Staff members from the office of Illinois State Representative David Friess attended the Summer Legislative Staff Farm Tour organized by the St. Clair County Farm Bureau on August 6, 2025.

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Randolph County collects $329,233 in County School Facility Tax in June

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2025

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

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Illinois: Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 owed $4.7 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2025

Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3's outstanding school debt reached $4.7 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,365,570 per student.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending July 26?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 5, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois: Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 owed $4.8 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 had the highest outstanding school debt among Perry County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Perry County residents pay $51,427 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

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

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Monroe County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Monroe County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sparta Medical Office honors Dr. Elvira Salarda’s retirement after 33 years

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

Dr. Elvira Salarda has retired from her role at Sparta Medical Office after 33 years of service, with her last day in clinic on July 30, 2025.

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City of Chester City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

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Monroe County Board of Commissioners met August 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met 8:15 a.m. Monday, August 4

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Community Unit School District 4 taxpayers faced $5.4 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 4, 2025

Community Unit School District 4's outstanding school debt reached $5.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $803,119 per student.

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13 lawyers in good standing in cities within Monroe County as of Q2 2025

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

There were 13 lawyers in good standing in cities within Monroe County as of the second quarter of 2025.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Monroe County in week ending July 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$185,183 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

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

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Monroe County in week ending July 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met June 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, June 19

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Monroe County Board of Commissioners met July 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, July 7

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City of Waterloo City Council met July 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 3, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, July 7