South Central Reporter

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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

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Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Report: Taylorville Police Pension Fund lost $28,065 in investment income in 2016

By South Central Reporter | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Taylorville Police Pension Fund lost 0.98 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Kell administrators rank 834th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Administrators in Kell Cons School District 2 earn an average of $69,435 per year, ranking 834th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Average pensioner in Vandalia Police Pension Fund earns $54,805 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

The Vandalia Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $54,805 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Offender paroled in zip code 62838 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

One offender released on parole in December lives in Illinois zip code 62838, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Debra Dorf purchases 503 Spring St., Taylor Springs

By South Central Reporter | May 31, 2018

The home at 503 Spring St., Taylor Springs was sold on May 31 by Joseph and Mona Wallace for $57,000. The buyer was Debra Dorf.

Report: Central spent $12,456 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Central Community High School District 71 is up 18 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Vandalia pays $2.29 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Vandalia Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 69.6 percent of the $211,574 the Vandalia Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.29 for every $1 from pension members.

Gary A. and Bette A. Rotert unload 935 Deer Circle Drive, Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | May 30, 2018

The home at 935 Deer Circle Drive, Carlyle was sold on May 30, 2018 by Gary A. and Bette A. Rotert for $249,900. The buyers were Nathaniel P. Yoder and Ann S. care of : Sherry.

Report: Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund lost $10,704 in investment income in 2016

By South Central Reporter | May 30, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund lost 0.81 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Taylorville Police Pension Fund earns $50,138 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The Taylorville Police Pension Fund had 20 active participants receiving an average salary of $50,138 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Damiansville administrators rank 800th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Administrators in Damiansville School District 62 earn an average of $76,000 per year, ranking 800th out of 858 districts in the state.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62014 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62014, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Report: Central A&M spent $10,133 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at Central A&M Community Unit School District 21 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Breese Elementary School District 12 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

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Report: Rauner's $7.8B capital budget mostly funds transportation, commerce, environmental protection projects

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Under Gov. Bruce Rauner's $7.8 billion capital budget proposal, the Illinois Department of Transportation would receive $2.7 billion and two other agencies would receive more than $1 billion each toward capital projects.

Analysis: Willow Grove administrators rank 632nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Administrators in Willow Grove School District 46 earn an average of $88,430 per year, ranking 632nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Carlyle spent $9,255 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Spending per pupil at Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund earns $50,426 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

The Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund had 17 active participants receiving an average salary of $50,426 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.