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Cities within Perry County recorded six lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of March.

White students made up the largest share of enrollment in Monroe County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

These former Southwest Illinois area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, April 19.

White students were the largest group in Randolph County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Saturday, April 18 will see these former Southwest Illinois area high school stars in competition.

Blake A. Thornton has been named a Fellow by the American College of Healthcare Executives. This recognition highlights his commitment to quality care at Pinckneyville Community Hospital. The hospital offers…

Cheryl Adams from Sparta Community Hospital spoke about challenges facing home health providers during a recent state conference panel. The event highlighted real-world solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes. The…

White students were the largest group in Perry County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cities within Monroe County recorded five lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of March.

These former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts will be active on Friday, April 17.

Prairie Du Rocher Community Consolidated School District 134 enrolled 112 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Du Quoin CUSD #300 will hold a public hearing on April 21 regarding its proposed school calendar for the next academic year. The meeting will address plans for Casimir Pulaski’s Birthday…

Coulterville Unit School District 1 enrolled 182 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Representative David Friess and fellow Republicans are calling for immediate property tax reform. They urge Governor J.B. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers to address high rates affecting residents across…

Community Consolidated School District 204 enrolled 210 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In Chester, Medicaid providers billed $292,769 for services under National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies in 2024, reflecting a 23.7% increase from a year earlier.

In 2024, health care providers in Coulterville billed $194,590 for Medicaid services under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting a 4% rise compared to the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Pinckneyville billed $415,597 for services under National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, reflecting a 3.4% rise from the prior year.

In 2024, Red Bud Medicaid providers billed $117,200 for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services, an 89.5% increase over the prior year.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Sparta billed $6,577,024 for Ambulance and Other Transport Services and Supplies, reflecting a 48% increase over the prior year.

Valmeyer Community Unit School District 3 enrolled 327 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The week beginning Monday, April 13 will showcase these former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts.

Chester ranked 19th lowest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $433 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Pinckneyville ranked 64th lowest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $1,288 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.