South Central Reporter

Plummer says lemonade-stand law is 'a very tiny step in the right direction'

By Christina Heath | Jul 21, 2021

As of July 9, children under the age of 16 will be allowed to run lemonade stands in Illinois without having to secure a permit or license.

Illinois' State Armory Building reconstruction 'holds tremendous potential for the future'

By Christina Heath | Apr 14, 2021

Reconstruction on the State Armory Building in Springfield is getting underway after the Capital Development Board said it picked an architectural design firm.

Bryant: 'Every Illinoisan deserves to be represented in our democracy' when redistricting

By Christina Heath | Apr 9, 2021

Illinois Republican Senate and House lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 1325, or the People's Independent Maps Act, to replace lawmakers redrawing district maps in the state with an independent commission.

Central Illinios schools to get $125 million; encouraged 'to use funding to help the most at-risk students'

By Christina Heath | Apr 9, 2021

Central Illinois school districts will receive $125 million in additional COVID-19 funding, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield) said in a March 31 Facebook post.