South Central Reporter

Marion County Education: 183 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3% of students enrolled in Marion County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Christian County Education: 167 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.1% of students enrolled in Christian County school districts identified as multiracial.

Bond County Education: 119 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.4% of students enrolled in Bond County school districts identified as multiracial.

134 Hispanic students enrolled in Macoupin County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.9% of students enrolled in Macoupin County school districts identified as Hispanic.

City of Assumption City Council will meet October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Assumption City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

City of Salem City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Salem City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Hillsboro Insurance Committee met Sept. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Hillsboro Insurance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Hillsboro City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Hillsboro City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Carlinville City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 30, 2025

City of Carlinville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Illinois government spending grows nearly 40% under Pritzker; Senator Plummer criticizes approach

By C. L. Salmon | Sep 29, 2025

State government spending in Illinois has increased by nearly 40 percent over the past seven years under Governor JB Pritzker, according to recent statements from state officials.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Fayette County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 29, 2025

In Fayette County school districts, 26 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Christian County?

By D. V. Leon | Sep 29, 2025

There were seven offenders living in Christian County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Illinois state fairs draw over one million visitors; agricultural sales reach new highs

By A. P. Vaughan | Sep 29, 2025

The Illinois State Fair in Springfield recorded 723,079 attendees this August, marking its second-highest turnout on record.

Illinois launches listening tour for new statewide math improvement plan

By L. P. Farmer | Sep 29, 2025

Illinois education officials are seeking public input on a new statewide initiative aimed at improving student math performance.

City of Greenville Tourism Committee met Aug. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2025

City of Greenville Tourism Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28.

City of Centralia City Council met Aug. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2025

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Centralia City Council met Aug. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2025

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

City of Centralia City Council met Aug. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 29, 2025

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Bond County?

By D. V. Leon | Sep 28, 2025

There was one offender living in Bond County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Clinton County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.4% of students enrolled in Clinton County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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