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2 offenders paroled in zip code 62849 in November

By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 62849, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Analysis: Vandalia Police Pension Fund would go broke in 17 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Vandalia Police Pension Fund lost $266,916 in 2016, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Taylorville Police Pension Fund would go broke in 14 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Taylorville Police Pension Fund lost $519,061 in 2016, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 1,562 college athletes play softball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Senate backs bill to end longtime governor's office budget practice

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The practice known as offshoring, in which salaries of some government employees are paid out of other agencies’ budgets, is closer to becoming a practice of the past in the governor’s office following actions in the Senate on May 3.

From Prairie State Wire

1115 Medicaid waiver will help launch 10 health care initiatives, Rauner says

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner said Illinois will be the national leader in mental health services.

Offender paroled in zip code 62640 in November

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2018

One offender released on parole in November lives in Illinois zip code 62640, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Analysis: Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund would go broke in 12 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Taylorville Firefighters Pension Fund lost $484,378 in 2016, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Timothy Stempel and care of : Dorri acquire 1204 Corinne Lane, New Baden

By South Central Reporter | May 8, 2018

The home at 1204 Corinne Lane, New Baden was sold on May 8, 2018 by James Nicholas and Carmale Korte for $242,500. The buyers were Timothy Stempel and care of : Dorri.

Analysis: Staunton Police Pension Fund would go broke in 17 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Staunton Police Pension Fund lost $61,526 in 2016, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Patoka administrators rank 564th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2018

Administrators in Patoka Community Unit School District 100 earn an average of $91,695 per year, ranking 564th out of 858 districts in the state.

Public employee tally: South Central Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2018

Washington County had 165 public employees – about 1.2 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

House approves bill banning state agencies from paying bonuses to non-union workers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) would bar state agencies from paying bonuses to non-union members or non-union contractors, and only allow state agency staffers to see extra pay.

From Prairie State Wire

Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.

From East Central Reporter

Phillips makes push to utilize clean coal in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is trying to bring clean coal facilities to the Prairie State.

From Metro East Sun

McCarter welcomes Future Farmers of America students to Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) had many introductions to make in the Senate recently. McCarter introduced two groups of young emerging leaders from his district – the Future Farmers of America (FAA) from Sandoval and South Central High School in the Senate on April 11.