South Central Reporter

At Pana Junior High School, a 21.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

2018 home sales: White City price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Ramsey Elementary School scores 26.9% ELA proficiency, 26.9% on math in 2018

Of the 192 students attending Ramsey Elementary School in 2018, 26.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 26.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: male students score 18.2 points lower at Jordan Elementary School

At Jordan Elementary School, a 18.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Illinois General Assembly: HJR34 Referred to Rules Committee

The following action was taken on Feb. 19 in the House on House bill HJR34 ("us const-art v-application"): "Referred to Rules Committee."

Judith M. and James V. Hemker acquire 111 N. B St., Bartelso

By South Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2019

The home at 111 N. B St., Bartelso was sold on Feb. 20, 2019 by Judith M. and James V. Hemker for $200,000. The buyers were Thomas Hellmann and care of : Kelly.

Raccoon Consolidated Elementary School scores 38.4% ELA proficiency, 21.2% on math in 2018

Of the 251 students attending Raccoon Consolidated Elementary School in 2018, 38.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 21.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Salem administrators rank 672nd in state for average pay

Administrators in Salem Community High School District 600 earn an average of $86,058 per year, ranking 672nd out of 864 districts in the state.

Robert E. Wilton sells 145 Lake Vista Drive, Carlyle

By South Central Reporter | Feb 19, 2019

On Feb. 19, 2019, Luis Perez and Sydney care of : purchased a home at 145 Lake Vista Drive, Carlyle from Robert E. Wilton for $122,000.

Top Royal Lakes home sale for 2018

A home buyer paid $15,000 to purchase the only Royal Lakes home sold in 2018.

Q3 real estate sales report: Brighton

Median prices declined in Brighton over last year, and are down 33.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Analysis: Centralia administrators rank 683rd in state for average pay

Administrators in Centralia School District 135 earn an average of $85,564 per year, ranking 683rd out of 864 districts in the state.

Campaign spending: Top 4th quarter political donation recipients in Illinois

These were the political organizations that received the most campaign donation in Illinois from October 1 to December 31.

Illinois has reached point of no return in fiscal crisis and other issues, retired GOP senator says

By Karen Kidd | Feb 18, 2019

Illinois may have dug itself into a fiscal hole so deep that digging back out is not a practical option, retired Illinois state Sen. David Luechtefeld, a Republican of Okawville, said during a recent radio interview.

Report: Germantown spent $6,295 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Germantown School District 60 is down 3.4 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Top 43 Virden home sales for 2018

A home buyer who paid $152,000 to purchase a home on May 1 paid the top home sale price for Virden in 2018.

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

Ed Durbin for Fayette County Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Analysis: Bartelso administrators rank 664th in state for average pay