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News from February 2019

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Vandalia Junior High School scores 25.4% ELA proficiency, 15% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Of the 526 students attending Vandalia Junior High School in 2018, 25.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 15 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Report: St. Elmo spent $9,001 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Spending per pupil at St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 is down 2.8 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

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Analysis: Patoka administrators rank 530th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Administrators in Patoka Community Unit School District 100 earn an average of $93,875 per year, ranking 530th out of 864 districts in the state.

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Q3 real estate sales report: Medora

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Median prices declined in Medora over last year, and are up 28.2 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

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Mary Ann Hoffman acquires 684 S. Second St., Breese

By South Central Reporter | Feb 15, 2019

On Feb. 15, 2019, Mary Ann Hoffman sold their home at 684 S. Second St., Breese to Judith L care of : Langenhorst for $137,000.

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Report: Southwestern spent $8,983 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Spending per pupil at Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 is up 7.9 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

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McMillan committee reports nearly $30K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Friends for Seth McMillan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $30,414.07 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 18.2 points lower at J. D. Colt Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

At J. D. Colt Elementary School, a 18.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Play Group Night with TeamWork Rehab Pediatric Teaches 17 Children

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2019

TeamWork Rehab Pediatric Therapy hosted its first Play Group Night on February 12th, 2019 from 5:30-6:30pm.

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Free Skin Cancer Screenings at HAH

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2019

On Saturday, March 9th from 9am-Noon there will be free skin cancer screenings at Hillsboro Area Hospital!

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Girl's Night Out: The Female Brain

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2019

Hillsboro Area Health Foundation presents Girl's Night Out on March 5th from 6-8pm at the Hillsboro Area Health System Education Center.

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Staunton home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Staunton rose by $28,500 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

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Centralia home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Centralia rose by $52,700 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

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Statewide test results: male students score 8.9 points lower at Litchfield Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

At Litchfield Middle School, a 8.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Report: South Fork spent $7,905 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Spending per pupil at South Fork School District 14 is up 2.3 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

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Illinois General Assembly: HR96 actions on Feb. 13

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 13 in the House on House bill HR96 ("19th amendment-commend"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Andrew S. Chesney", "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

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Melissa M Kohnen acquires 605 Hanover St., Germantown

By South Central Reporter | Feb 14, 2019

The home at 605 Hanover St., Germantown was sold on Feb. 14, 2019 by Melissa M Kohnen for $128,000. The buyer was Allen care of : Kohnen.

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Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Illinois SB1 passed the state House on Feb. 14.

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Leitschuh committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Friends for Leitschuh for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,200 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Carlinville home prices fall in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Carlinville fell by $80,750 while total sales increased by 75%.