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Davidsmeyer welcomes his favorite teacher, Salem Lutheran class to Springfield

By Angela Underwood | Apr 30, 2018

Everybody remembers a favorite school teacher.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62540 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62540, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Report: 59.9% of Vandalia Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 59.9 percent of the Vandalia Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

4 offenders paroled in zip code 62080 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2018

Four offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62080, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

15 offenders paroled in zip code 62626 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2018

Fifteen offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62626, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Report: 63.7% of Taylorville Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 63.7 percent of the Taylorville Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62892 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62892, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Report: 64.6% of Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 64.6 percent of the Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Anthony J Emig acquires 116 W. Missouri St., Trenton

By South Central Reporter | Apr 27, 2018

The home at 116 W. Missouri St., Trenton was sold on April 27, 2018 by Anthony J Emig for $103,500. The buyer was Tammy care of : Toennies.

These Illinois school districts paid the least in penalties for staff raises

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2018

School districts in Centralia, St Rose and Nashville were among those in Illinois that paid the least in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois.

Report: 44.3% of Staunton Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 44.3 percent of the Staunton Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62458 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 62458, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Springfield, Sandoval and Centralia were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Budget talks taking 'typical kick the can down the road' approach,' Wilhour says

By Robert Davis | Apr 25, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner made a request earlier this week for a meeting with the four legislative leaders to discuss the 2019 budget.

Madigan re-election to Democrat leadership role reflects party's 'win at all costs' mentality, Wilhour says

By Robert Davis | Apr 25, 2018

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was easily re-elected this week as Democratic Party chair of Illinois despite receiving calls for his resignation from members of his party over his handling of sexual harassment claims.