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Montgomery County collects $46,120 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By South Central Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Montgomery County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Clinton County in February?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Clinton County in February compared to the previous month.

2023-24 school year sees 295 students enrolled at Central City School District 133

By South Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Enrollment at Central City School District 133 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Macoupin County GOP Precinct Committeeman Hicks on trans locker room scandal: ‘I applaud the Trump administration’

By South Central Reporter reports | Mar 26, 2025

Macoupin County GOP Precinct Committeeman Christopher Hicks is urging Illinois school districts to take immediate action to protect students' privacy and comply with Title IX, following a series of investigations launched by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Week ending March 9: No new registered sex offenders living in Fayette County

By South Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Fayette County as of the week ending March 9.

How many students were enrolled in Bond County in 2022-23 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Bond County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Montgomery County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 15

By South Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Bond County in week ending Mar. 15?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Bond County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2,822 students enrolled in Fayette County in 2022-23 school year

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Fayette County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many students are enrolled at Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Enrollment at Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Marion County in week ending Mar. 15?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

No new registered sex offenders living in Clinton County in week ending March 9

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Clinton County as of the week ending March 9.

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Feb. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Greenville Planning Commission met Monday, Feb. 24

City of Pana City Council met March 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Pana City Council met Monday, March 24

City of Centralia City Council met March 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 25, 2025

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, March 24

Senator Plummer hosts youth council; Republicans address sports fairness; homeschoolers protest regulations

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

Dozens of students from the 55th Senate District visited Springfield for a learning experience in government, public service, and legislation.

Marion County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 8.1% of income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.1% of income in Marion County, providing an average of $4,050 per capita to residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Mar. 15?

By South Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023-24 school year sees 329 students enrolled at Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1

By South Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Enrollment at Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2022, Macoupin County ranks 34th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,295

By South Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Macoupin County received an average of $13,295 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 34th highest in Illinois.

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