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Property tax trouble?

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Have a story you’d like to share concerning your property tax bill?

Wilhour keeps up meet-and-greet tour ahead of election

By Robert Hadley | Aug 16, 2018

Blaine Wilhour, the Republican candidate for the 107th House District seat, has attended several public events as he winds up his campaign ahead of the November battle at the ballot box.

How much has Sandoval CUSD 501 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2018

Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 accumulated $694,679 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How much has Salem SD 111 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 15, 2018

Salem School District 111 accumulated $619,702 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

12 Dorosell Road, Raymond unloaded by Dale W. and Helen Joan Graham

By South Central Reporter | Aug 15, 2018

On Aug. 15, Dale W. and Helen Joan Graham sold their home at 12 Dorosell Road, Raymond to Phillip J. and Karen S. Borgic for $218,000.

1124 N. Weaver St., Coalton acquired by Corey Riebe

By South Central Reporter | Aug 15, 2018

On Aug. 15, Corey Riebe purchased a home at 1124 N. Weaver St., Coalton from Luana J. Lee for $40,500.

McMillan blasts Manar on social media over vote for tax hikes

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 14, 2018

Illinois Senate candidate Seth McMillan blames incumbent Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) for the state’s rising taxes and current fiscal predicament.

Girard home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Girard fell by $12,000 while total sales increased by 66.7%.

Virden (Macoupin County) home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Virden in Macoupin County fell by $53,000 while total sales increased by 300%.

Salem home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Salem fell by $19,500 while total sales decreased by 41.2%.

Staunton home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Staunton fell by $41,000 while total sales increased by 116.7%.

How much has Brownstown CUSD 201 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

Brownstown Community Unit School District 201 accumulated $380,561 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Brighton (Macoupin County) home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Brighton in Macoupin County fell by $93,500 while total sales increased by 50%.

Centralia home prices fall in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Centralia fell by $1,750 while total sales increased by 83.3%.

Carlinville home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Carlinville rose by $13,250 while total sales decreased by 21.4%.

Bunker Hill home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Bunker Hill rose by $47,500 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Gillespie home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in Gillespie rose by $25,250 while total sales increased by 50%.

Borrowers in default on student loans after attending colleges in South Central Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 14, 2018

Greenville University and Blackburn University are among four-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2018

Smithboro Fire Protection District and Shoal Creek Fire Protection District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Kevin and Maria L. Meyer sell 9723 Fieldcrest Place, Breese

By South Central Reporter | Aug 13, 2018

The property at 9723 Fieldcrest Place, Breese was sold on Aug. 13 by Kevin and Maria L. Meyer for $51,500. The buyer was Helen F. care of : Klostermann.