South Central Reporter

26 construction businesses in Bond County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By South Central Reporter | Jan 11, 2019

There were 26 construction businesses in Bond County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Patoka Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at Patoka Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Edinburg Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at Edinburg Elementary School stayed flat at 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62881 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

Seven offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 62881, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

89.6 percent of Carlinville Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $57,019.58 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

More than 89.6 percent of teachers stay at Carlinville Intermediate School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62262 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 62262, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Raymond Grade School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at Raymond Grade School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

608 S. Main St., Hillsboro sold by Skyline Retail Investments 2 LLC

By South Central Reporter | Jan 10, 2019

The commercial property at 608 S. Main St., Hillsboro was sold on Jan. 10 by Skyline Retail Investments 2 LLC for $1,640,000. The buyer was Rufino H Codano Family Trust.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of South Central failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

About 43 percent of South Central Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

Report: 50 percent of 2016 Mt Olive High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

In a year when 88 percent of Mt Olive High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

North Wamac Grade School reports 12% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at North Wamac Grade School rose to 12 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mt Olive High School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at Mt Olive High School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

South Central Middle School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The truancy rate at South Central Middle School rose to 11 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

82.4 percent of North Mac Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $48,699.91 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 10, 2019

More than 82.4 percent of teachers stay at North Mac Intermediate year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.