South Central Reporter

822 St. Louis St., Hillsboro unloaded by Zachary L. Acremant

By South Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2018

On March 23, Lindsey Marie care of United Community Bank Wright purchased a home at 822 St. Louis St., Hillsboro from Zachary L. Acremant for $132,000.

For Wilhour, time to 'regroup, recharge and redouble' for November election in House District 107

By Karen Kidd | Mar 22, 2018

Fresh from his decisive victory in the GOP primary, Blaine Wilhour of Beecher City said the election was just the first step toward winning the 107th House District seat in November.

Annual financial profiles rank Illinois school districts' financial health

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2018

Edinburg Community Unit School District 4, Albers School District 63 and Germantown School District 60 were among the 640 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

7 Haley Drive, Hillsboro acquired by Cory and Katy Evans

By South Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2018

On March 22, Glenn and Lisa Lipe sold their home at 7 Haley Drive, Hillsboro to Cory and Katy Evans for $152,000.

Watchdogs - Carlinville ignores Attorney General and fails to approve ordinance to prohibit sexual harassment

By LGIS News Service | Mar 21, 2018

Watchdogs investigates Carlinville's alleged apathy towards sexual harassment.

Watchdogs: controversy in Carlinville as the Mayor Demuzio and the IML tampers with votes

By LGIS News Service | Mar 21, 2018

Watchdogs alleges that during a March 19, 2018, Carlinville City Council meeting, Mayor Deanne Demuzio placed an item on the agenda that allegedly strips local voters of their right to determine Home Rule status.

From West Central Reporter

Petty comes up short against Davidsmeyer

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Jonas Petty didn’t get the result he wanted in Tuesday’s Republican primary showdown against Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) in the 100th House District, but the Pittsfield businessman walked away convinced he stood up for the right issues.

Wilhour wins GOP nomination for House District 107

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 21, 2018

In a hard-fought primary election, Blaine Wilhour has won in the Republican nomination for state representative in District 107.

Most frugal townships in South Central Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 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 South Central Illinois with the lowest spending per capita

From Prairie State Wire

Ives concedes to Rauner in GOP primary

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Amid chants of “Jeanne, Jeanne,” Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) conceded defeat to Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary late Tuesday night.

From Prairie State Wire

Harold wins Republican nomination for Attorney General

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

It will not be the first time Erika Harold will hear “the winner is.”

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker wins Democratic nod for governor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

It’s official -- J.B. Pritzker is the Democratic candidate for governor despite coming under heavy fire from the press and public in recent months.

From Prairie State Wire

Voter rolls: Where do Republicans rely on women most in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Republicans depend most on women to show up at the polls in Edwards, Scott and Adams counties in Illinois, according to Illinois State Board of Elections data.

From North Cook News

$350 million evidence-based education funding bill moves to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Three GOP senators voiced their concerns during Senate floor debate March 14 over legislation regarding $350 million in education funding.

Voter rolls: Which counties see the most men vote in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 20, 2018

Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Schuyler, Pope and Cass counties see the highest rate of men voting in Illinois.

Voter rolls: Which counties see the most women vote in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 20, 2018

Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Massac, Vermillion and Cook counties see the highest rate of women voting in Illinois.

Nicholas A. care of : Jondro acquires 170 Washington St., Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | Mar 20, 2018

The commercial property at 170 Washington St., Carlyle was sold on March 20 by Utility Safety and Design Inc. for $107,000. The buyer was Nicholas A. care of : Jondro.

Which South Central Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 20, 2018

Central CHSD 71 in Breese receives $583 per student from the state to fund pensions for public school teachers and administrators – the most in South Central Illinois, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

Biggest spenders: What South Central Illinois townships rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 19, 2018

Venedy, Lively Grove and Walshville top the list in South Central Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Diana Rauner: We're moving to Italy if Bruce loses

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll fight for Illinoisans. But only if he wins re-election. If he loses, Rauner's wife, Diana, says she and Bruce are out of here.