South Central Reporter

Ernestine R Freels unloads 1003 Pine St., New Baden

By South Central Reporter | Mar 16, 2018

On March 16, 2018, Ernestine R Freels sold their home at 1003 Pine St., New Baden to Michael R. Palmer and Carol care of : Lelyah for $120,000.

Sherry L Gassel sells 111 Sixth St., Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | Mar 16, 2018

On March 16, Glen care of : Hollingsead purchased a home at 111 Sixth St., Carlyle from Sherry L Gassel for $22,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Poor Illinois school districts get smallest portion of state pension subsidies

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Earlville CUSD 9 in LaSalle County receives just $230 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, the lowest of all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

From Prairie State Wire

McCann supporting Petty as right man for the job

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainview) is throwing his support behind Pittsfield businessman Jonas Petty in his Republican primary bid to unseat incumbent Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) in the 100th House District.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Analysis reveals which Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Rondout SD 72 in Lake County receives $1,579 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, leading all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

Mount Olive home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Mount Olive rose by $7,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

Staunton home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Staunton fell by $17,000 while total sales increased by 28.6%.

Salem home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Salem fell by $127,200 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

Carlinville home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Carlinville fell by $26,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

Centralia home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Centralia fell by $14,950 while total sales increased by 28.6%.

Hillsboro home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Hillsboro rose by $27,100 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Virden (Macoupin County) home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Virden in Macoupin County rose by $3,250 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Sawyerville home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Sawyerville rose by $9,050 while total sales increased by 50%.

Matt Davis acquires 107 N. Second St., New Baden

By South Central Reporter | Mar 14, 2018

On March 14, 2018, Bryan care of : Jenkins purchased a home at 107 N. Second St., New Baden from Matt Davis for $146,000.

Gillespie home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Gillespie fell by $10,000 while total sales decreased by 60%.

100 most frugal townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2018

Ashley-Beaucoup-Richview #1 Multi Tax Assessment District, Grisham-Walshville-East Fork #5 Multi Tax Assessment District and Otego-Sefton-Wheatland #5 Multi Tax Assessment District top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illi

Edgar County Watchdogs - Sunshine Week 2018: Carlinville, keeping people in the dark

By LGIS News Service | Mar 13, 2018

Carlinville keeps its citizens in the dark, hides public records, lies about it.

Lager Family Trust sells 863 W. Second St., Aviston

By South Central Reporter | Mar 13, 2018

On March 13, 2018, Todd Bland and care of : Nicole purchased a home at 863 W. Second St., Aviston from Lager Family Trust for $189,500.

From DuPage Policy Journal

House panel backs bill making physicals for substitute teachers optional

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Substitute teachers would no longer be required to have a physical to be certified if HB4706 becomes law.

House panel discusses incentives to attract substitute teachers

By Angela Underwood | Mar 12, 2018

Free lunches and extra pay could be the very enticement to bring in more substitute teachers during the serious school shortage across the state, according to Rep. John Cavaletto (R-Salem).