South Central Reporter

Salem home prices rise in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Salem rose by $30,000 while total sales decreased by 35.3%.

Jared Brown and Victoria care of : Null acquire 101 W. Oak, Aviston

By South Central Reporter | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, Jared Brown and Victoria care of : Null purchased a home at 101 W. Oak, Aviston from Amy R. Ratermann for $127,000.

How has spending changed at Sandoval CUSD 501?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 increased per-student spending 21.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: 33 percent of 2015 Odin Attendance Center 9-12 graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

In a year when 94 percent of Odin Attendance Center 9-12 seniors graduated on time, 33 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Centralia home prices rise in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Centralia rose by $6,000 while total sales increased by 47.1%.

Staunton Community Unit School District 6 students suspended 23 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

Staunton Community Unit School District 6 reported 23 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Selmaville CCSD 10?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

Selmaville Community Consolidated School District 10 decreased per-student spending 11.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Iuka home prices fall in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Iuka fell by $42,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.6 points lower at Staunton Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At Staunton Elementary School, a 21.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.7 points lower at North Mac Intermediate

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

At North Mac Intermediate, a 14.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

City of Salem Board of Police Commissioners met September 17.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

City of Salem Board of Police Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 17.

City of Salem Historical & Patriotical Commission met September 17.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

City of Salem Historical & Patriotical Commission met Monday, Sept. 17.

City of Greenville Council met September 11.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

City of Greenville Council met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Centralia Council met September 10.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

City of Centralia Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Carlyle Employee Concerns/Street & Alley Committee met September 11.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

City of Carlyle Employee Concerns/Street & Alley Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Washington County Board met September 11.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

Washington County Board met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Macoupin County Board met September 11.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 14, 2018

Macoupin County Board met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Sandoval home prices fall in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Sandoval fell by $8,300 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

606 Livingston St., Taylor Springs purchased by William Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | Sep 14, 2018

The home at 606 Livingston St., Taylor Springs was sold on Sept. 14 by Estate of Don L Page, Virginia Phillips Executor for $45,500. The buyer was William Carlyle.

From East Central Reporter

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.