South Central Reporter

Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 16 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1 reported 16 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

McMillan boosts outsider image with new social media ad

By Robert Hadley | Sep 6, 2018

With an unopposed win in last March’s primary, Republican Seth McMillan is trying to leverage his self-proclaimed outsider status for a 48th District state Senate victory in November.

Staunton reports 43 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

A home buyer who paid $290,000 to purchase a home on June 21 paid the top home sale price for Staunton in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

GREATER SALEM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Painting and Craft Class

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

Love Making Crafts?

SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT: This is a Public Service Announcement From K-9 Officer Dustin Duncan and the Salem Police Department

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

Have you heard of the Illinois White Cane Law?

CITY OF SALEM: Flushing Fire Hydrants

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

The City of Salem Department of Public Works has announced they will begin flushing fire hydrants on the north end of town on Monday, September 10, 2018 and will continue south until all hydrants have been exercised.

PANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City Wide Rummage Sales

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

City Wide Rummage Sales will be Sept 28th & 29th - Get your address registered to be on the maps and listed in the Sept 26th edition of the Pana News, cost is $5 per address.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

TRENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: It's Storytime

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

Sign up for Library Storytime begins this week.

THE GREATER CENTRALIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Centralia Balloon Fest Photo Contest

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 5.One week left!

How has spending changed at Morrisonville CUSD 1?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 increased per-student spending 20.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 26 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 reported 26 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Silva committee reports $179.90 in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Friends of Rosa Silva, a candidate committee, reported receiving $179.90 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Centralia School District 135 students suspended 358 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Centralia School District 135 reported 358 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Oakdale CCSD 1?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Oakdale Community Consolidated School District 1 increased per-student spending 39.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Mount Olive reports 13 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

A home buyer who paid $87,500 to purchase a home on March 30 paid the top home sale price for Mount Olive in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

524 W. Second St., Trenton acquired by Marcellus R care of : Ottensmeier

By South Central Reporter | Sep 5, 2018

On Sept. 5, Marcellus R care of : Ottensmeier purchased a home at 524 W. Second St., Trenton from Mark Wuebbels for $110,000.

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Tri-County Beauty Academy has the best 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Richard E. Peek|| Bessie M. Cole purchases 414 N. Palmer St., Fillmore

By South Central Reporter | Sep 4, 2018

On Sept. 4, Carol P. Osborn|| Stacy M. McDonald sold their home at 414 N. Palmer St., Fillmore to Richard E. Peek|| Bessie M. Cole for $48,000.

Central City School District 133 students suspended 3 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 4, 2018

Central City School District 133 reported three suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.