South Central Reporter

Albers School District 63 decreased per-student spending 9.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 students suspended, expelled 18 times in a single school year

Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 reported one expulsions and 17 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 students suspended 92 times in a single school year

Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 reported 92 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carlinville reports 39 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $285,000 to purchase a home on June 1 paid the top home sale price for Carlinville in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Ashley CCSD 15?

Ashley Elementary School decreased per-student spending 16.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Andrew H. and Rachel L. Ondesko purchase 940 S. Main St., Hillsboro

By South Central Reporter | Aug 31, 2018

On Aug. 31, Andrew H. and Rachel L. Ondesko purchased a home at 940 S. Main St., Hillsboro from Audrey Jane Peel McCaw for $120,000.

Bunker Hill reports 14 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $205,500 to purchase a home on March 22 paid the top home sale price for Bunker Hill in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Jennifer and Anthony P. Marcolini acquire 505 Elm St., Butler

By South Central Reporter | Aug 30, 2018

On Aug. 30, Joseph E. and Joanette M. Blevins purchased a property at 505 Elm St., Butler from Jennifer and Anthony P. Marcolini for $4,500.

Patoka Community Unit School District 100 students suspended 5 times in a single school year

Patoka Community Unit School District 100 reported five suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Irvington CCSD 11?

Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11 decreased per-student spending 1.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Iuka CCSD 7?

Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7 increased per-student spending 2.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Taylorville Community Unit School District 3 students suspended 183 times in a single school year

Taylorville Community Unit School District 3 reported 183 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Wilhour blames Democrats for state's hostile business environment

By Robert Hadley | Aug 30, 2018

Blaine Wilhour sees the state government’s failing grade from small-business owners as a sign of toxic politics.

Pana Community Unit School District 8 students suspended 58 times in a single school year

Pana Community Unit School District 8 reported 58 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Brighton reports 26 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $320,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 21 paid the top home sale price for Brighton in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Ramsey CUSD 204?

Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 increased per-student spending 29.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Raccoon Cons SD 1?

Raccoon Consolidated School District 1 increased per-student spending 6.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 students suspended 17 times in a single school year