South Central Reporter

About 17 percent of Edinburg Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 83 percent of students failed.

79.7 percent of South Fork Jr Sr teachers stay put; average earns $39,544.61 per year

More than 79.7 percent of teachers stay at South Fork Jr Sr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rhys H. and Tyka R. Fuller unload 411 Locust St., Coffeen

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 411 Locust St., Coffeen was sold on Jan. 29 by Rhys H. and Tyka R. Fuller for $11,000. The buyers were Clifford D. and Michelle A. Rice.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62838 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62838, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

82.1 percent of Ashley Com Consolidated teachers stay put; average earns $43,486.01 per year

More than 82.1 percent of teachers stay at Ashley Com Consolidated School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Irvington students failed math

About 16 percent of Irvington Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

Three health care and social assistance businesses in Christian County have between 100 and 249 employees in 2018

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2019

There were three health care and social assistance businesses in Christian County ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

86.5 percent of J.D. Colt teachers stay put; average earns $59,242.90 per year

More than 86.5 percent of teachers stay at J.D. Colt Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 29 percent of Iuka Community Consolidated failed English language arts

About 71 percent of Iuka Community Consolidated School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 29 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Russell students failed math

About 13 percent of Russell Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 87 percent of students failed.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62231 in 3rd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62231, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Seven health care and social assistance businesses in Christian County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2018

By South Central Reporter | Jan 28, 2019

There were seven health care and social assistance businesses in Christian County ZIP Codes with between 50 and 99 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11 Board of Education met November 19

Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 19.

Edinburg Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met January 23

Edinburg Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Thursday, Jan. 24.

Village of Okawville Village Board will meet January 28

Village of Okawville Village Board will meet on Monday, Jan. 28.

Village of New Baden Board of Trustee met January 22