South Central Reporter

In a year when 94 percent of Staunton High School seniors graduated on time, 38 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Cameron T. Snyder|| Emily M. Field sells 113 Stieren St., Farmersville

By South Central Reporter | Sep 19, 2018

The home at 113 Stieren St., Farmersville was sold on Sept. 19 by Cameron T. Snyder|| Emily M. Field for $130,000. The buyers were Martin E. and Deana Hogan III.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.7 points lower at Carlinville Middle School

At Carlinville Middle School, a 23.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.2 points lower at Hillsboro Junior High School

At Hillsboro Junior High School, a 14.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Staunton CUSD 6?

Staunton Community Unit School District 6 increased per-student spending 5.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: Which South Central Illinois communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

Smithboro Fire Protection District, Ashley Fire Protection District and Medora Volunteer Fire Department reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in South Central Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Statewide test results: low income students score 9.9 points lower at Aviston Elementary School

At Aviston Elementary School, a 9.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at St Rose SD 14-15?

St. Rose School District 14-15 increased per-student spending 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: 29 percent of 2015 Central Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 90 percent of Central Community High School seniors graduated on time, 29 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 22.6 points lower at Carlinville Primary School

At Carlinville Primary School, a 22.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 12.4 points lower at Hawthorn Elementary School

At Hawthorn Elementary School, a 12.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported suspending the most boys?

Centralia School District 135 was among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of boys suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Fall trout season to open at 4 South Central Illinois locations in October

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2018

Greenville Old City Lake will be one of 57 locations that will be open for the Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season beginning on Oct. 20.

1 Huber Drive, Hillsboro unloaded by Clark A. and Stacy L. Cameron

By South Central Reporter | Sep 17, 2018

On Sept. 17, Clark A. and Stacy L. Cameron sold their home at 1 Huber Drive, Hillsboro to Dana L. Reck for $56,000.

Stout committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Brian Stout, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,625 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.2 points lower at Breese Elementary School

At Breese Elementary School, a 21.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at St Elmo CUSD 202?

St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 decreased per-student spending 12.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 29.8 points lower at Carlyle Elementary School

At Carlyle Elementary School, a 29.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 students suspended, expelled 79 times in a single school year

Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 reported one expulsions and 78 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.1 points lower at Wesclin Middle School