South Central Reporter

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Macoupin County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

South Central Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the South Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

How many students are enrolled at Kell Consolidated School District 2 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Kell Consolidated School District 2 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in Fayette County as of March

Fayette County had two new sex offenders registered as living there in March, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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

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

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Washington County as of March 23

Washington County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

100 students enrolled at Damiansville School District 62 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Damiansville School District 62 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Montgomery County as of March 23

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Montgomery County in the week ending March 23, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Macoupin County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Macoupin County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Bond County houses 5 new registered sex offenders in Q1

Bond County has five new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

$78,261 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Marion County

In January, Marion County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

2 new registered sex offenders living in Bond County as of March

Bond County had two new sex offenders registered as living there in March, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Shriners Children's hosts screening clinic for orthopedic conditions in children

Shriners Children's St. Louis is set to host a screening clinic dedicated to pediatric orthopedic conditions on May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at Salem Township Hospital, located at 1201 Ricker Dr., Salem, IL.

In 2022, Fayette County ranks 22nd among Illinois counties with 27.4% transfer dependency

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.4% of income in Fayette County—ranking it 22nd most dependent among Illinois counties.

Marion County taxpayers give $95,144 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Marion County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Washington County schools welcomed 1,707 students in 2023-24 school year

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

Q1: 9 new registered sex offenders living in Marion County

Marion County has nine new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Christian County in Q1?

Cities within Christian County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Montgomery County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Montgomery County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Week ending March 23: 1 new registered sex offender living in Marion County