South Central Reporter

Report: Average pensioner in Carlinville Police Pension Fund earns $48,663 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

The Carlinville Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $48,663 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Panhandle spent $10,383 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Spending per pupil at Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 is up 6 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

21 offenders paroled in zip code 62471 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Twenty one offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62471, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Analysis: Aviston administrators rank 536th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Administrators in Aviston School District 21 earn an average of $93,192 per year, ranking 536th out of 858 districts in the state.

42 offenders paroled in zip code 62049 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Forty two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62049, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 park districts in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Park districts for Lamotte, Litchfield and Taylorville Comm Pleasure Driveway are among those in Illinois employing the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

Analysis: Ashley administrators rank 743rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Administrators in Ashley Ccsd 15 earn an average of $81,730 per year, ranking 743rd out of 858 districts in the state.

308 W. Main St., Coffeen acquired by Matthew T. Waters

By South Central Reporter | May 15, 2018

The home at 308 W. Main St., Coffeen was sold on May 15 by Ronald K. and Karen E. Lawrence for $68,500. The buyer was Matthew T. Waters.

Analysis: Carlinville pays $3.22 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Carlinville Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 76.3 percent of the $243,322 the Carlinville Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.22 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Pana spent $9,009 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Pana Community Unit School District 8 is down 1 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

4 Yount Drive, Hillsboro unloaded by Antonacci John R.||Antonacci Amanda J.

By South Central Reporter | May 14, 2018

On May 14, Antonacci John R.||Antonacci Amanda J. sold their home at 4 Yount Drive, Hillsboro to David Andersen for $74,000.

Patoka home prices rise in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Patoka rose by $59,750 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Megan Cannon and care of : Tyler purchase 1100 E. Cedar St., New Baden

By South Central Reporter | May 14, 2018

On May 14, 2018, Megan Cannon and care of : Tyler purchased a home at 1100 E. Cedar St., New Baden from Kenneth S. and Vicky L. Miller for $197,500.

Analysis: Albers administrators rank 590th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

Administrators in Albers School District 63 earn an average of $90,390 per year, ranking 590th out of 858 districts in the state.

Centralia home prices fall in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Centralia fell by $9,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 23 homes sold.

Salem home prices fall in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Salem fell by $12,850 while total sales increased by 22.2%.

Odin home prices fall in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Odin fell by $43,500 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62892 in November

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 62892, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Public employee tally: Top 100 park districts in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

Nokomis Community Memorial Park District is among those in Illinois employing the most government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.