South Central Reporter

Governor proposes new taxes despite Illinois unemployment rates rise, national rates decrease

By Michael Pineda | Mar 18, 2021

As unemployment steadily rises in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed several new taxes that will make the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic harder for the state’s businesses, the Illinois Policy Institute reported.

Vaccination efforts in Fayette County draws rave reviews from Springfield

By Michael Pineda | Feb 14, 2021

Fayette County health officials' strides in administering the COVID-19 vaccine to its residents is drawing praise from state officials.

Amid budget crunch, Centralia Fire Department is in need of new equipment

By Michael Pineda | Jun 27, 2020

The Centralia City Council finds itself in the delicate position of needing to fund much-needed upgrades for its fire department as it balances the economic uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has produced.