South Central Reporter

Virden (Macoupin County) home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Virden in Macoupin County fell by $2,000 while total sales decreased by 80%.

Coffeen home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Coffeen fell by $18,000 while total sales increased by 50%.

Brighton (Macoupin County) home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Brighton in Macoupin County rose by $38,500 while total sales increased by 100%.

Germantown home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Germantown fell by $4,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

Hillsboro home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Hillsboro rose by $19,000 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Report: Mount Olive spent $10,263 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

Spending per pupil at Mount Olive Community Unit School District 5 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

New Baden home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in New Baden rose by $58,000 while total sales increased by 150%.

Wilhour fails to see 'cause for hope, pride or celebration' in new budget

By Karen Kidd | Jun 6, 2018

The undisguised glee in Springfield over reaching a budget signed by the governor earlier this week isn't quite loud enough to hide the truth about that budget, the Republican candidate for Illinois' 107th State House District said during a recent interview.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Analysis: Salem administrators rank 714th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2018

Administrators in Salem Community High School District 600 earn an average of $83,255 per year, ranking 714th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Morrisonville spent $8,781 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 6, 2018

Spending per pupil at Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 is up 1 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Davidsmeyer, McCarter voted no on budget critics say is filled with ‘gimmicks’

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 5, 2018

State Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer and Sen. Kyle McCarter were among just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Analysis: Brownstown administrators rank 448th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Administrators in Brownstown Community Unit School District 201 earn an average of $97,210 per year, ranking 448th out of 858 districts in the state.

J Mitchell Sefton and M care of : Courtney acquire 1130 Kane St., Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | Jun 5, 2018

On June 5, 2018, J Mitchell Sefton and M care of : Courtney purchased a home at 1130 Kane St., Carlyle from Melissa J. and Dale A. Winkeler for $110,101.

Analysis: Bunker Hill administrators rank 595th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Administrators in Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8 earn an average of $90,108 per year, ranking 595th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Odin spent $8,582 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Spending per pupil at Odin Public School District 722 is down 6 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

How many administrators do school districts have in South Central Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11, Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 and South Fork School District 14 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in South Central Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From SW Illinois News

Bryant introduces family during House floor debate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) introduced the next generation of lawmakers during the May 29 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.