South Central Reporter

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: TMH Celebrates Construction Milestone With A "Topping Out" Ceremony

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2018

As construction continues on the new building at Taylorville Memorial Hospital, employees were able to celebrate a significant milestone – the last of the steel beams being hoisted into place, signifying the completion of the steel framing.

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: TMH Foundation Receives Cups Fund Donation

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2018

The Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMH Foundation) proudly accepted a donation to its CUPS fund from the employees of Tax Tech, Inc.; Credit Collection Partners; and Hickman Specha Steiner & Beckley LLP in Taylorville.

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: TMH Foundation Seeking Donations For Annual Appeal

By Press release submission | Nov 30, 2018

The Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation is seeking donations for its annual appeal in support of the Foundation’s Medical Technologies Fund.

Alexander C care of : Vandeloo acquires 1101 Carlyle Road, Bartelso

By South Central Reporter | Nov 30, 2018

The home at 1101 Carlyle Road, Bartelso was sold on Nov. 30, 2018 by Luke G. Winkeler for $130,000. The buyer was Alexander C care of : Vandeloo.

Q2 real estate sales report: Kell

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2018

Median prices declined in Kell over last year, and are up 2216 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Q2 real estate sales report: Alma

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 30, 2018

Median prices declined in Alma over last year, and are down 63.6 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Supply is very limited on the McDonalds' punch cards

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

Supply is very limited on the McDonalds' punch cards.

HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Count on Me

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

Remember Ceressa?

HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Dr. Andrew Ott, DPM, AACFAS has joined the Hillsboro Area Hospital staff as a Hillsboro-raised, award-winning podiatrist

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

Dr. Andrew Ott, DPM, AACFAS has joined the Hillsboro Area Hospital staff as a Hillsboro-raised, award-winning podiatrist and will be providing free foot and ankle screenings for diabetics from 8am-noon on Saturday, December 15th at Hillsboro Area Hospital.

Vandalia turns down tax proposal

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 29, 2018

The City of Vandalia in Fayette County said 'no" to a prospective municipal retailer's occupation tax on Nov. 6.

HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL: HSHS Southern Illinois Hospitals to Host Giving Tree Breakfast Events

By Press release submission | Nov 29, 2018

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland are each hosting a Giving Tree Breakfast. The events will feature a free breakfast buffet open to colleagues and community members.

Karma J Kerns sells 203 W. Oak St., New Baden

By South Central Reporter | Nov 28, 2018

On Nov. 28, 2018, Warren Strieker and care of : Coleen purchased a home at 203 W. Oak St., New Baden from Karma J Kerns for $123,000.

From Prairie State Wire

College acceptance rates at 2 top-rated Illinois schools plummet between 2006 and 2018

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois universities topped a national ranking of prestigious schools whose acceptance rates have declined a collective 37 percent over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

State Senate race: Democrat Mahady wins voter tally in Greenwood Township

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 27, 2018

Mary Mahady led Republican Craig Wilcox in votes cast in Greenwood Township for the District 32 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

How much revenue has Gillespie CUSD 7 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

The subsidy Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 received through state taxes decreased 6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

State Senate race: Republican Wilcox wins voter tally in Greenwood Township Precinct 1

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

Craig Wilcox led Democrat Mary Mahady in votes cast in Greenwood Township Precinct 1 for the District 32 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 26, 2018

St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202, Edinburg Community Unit School District 4 and Centralia School District 135 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

BRIGHTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT: Brighton Library Bag-a Bargain Book Sale

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2018

Buy a bag at the door and fill it up for one low price!

VILLAGE OF BRIGHTON: November Citizen's Of The Month 2018

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2018

The Citizen of the Month of November 2018 is bestowed on two hard working servants who unselfishly give their time, talents, and dedication to the Village.

Christian County nixes library rate increase

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 25, 2018

Christian County rejected both referendums on the Nov. 6 ballot.