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News from April 2023

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Washington County?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Washington County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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New Washington County residents in 2019

By South Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2023

289 people moved to Washington County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

City of Greenville City Council met Feb. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2023

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 14

City of Litchfield City Council met March 16

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2023

City of Litchfield City Council met Thursday, March 16

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Montgomery County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Montgomery County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

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How many people moved to Montgomery County in 2019 from across the U.S.?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

139 people from across the country moved to Montgomery County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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How many students failed their English exams in Montgomery County in 2022?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

More than 7 in 10 Montgomery County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Montgomery County?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

There were 35 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Montgomery County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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Halbrook claims that 'about a third of Illinois’ state’s attorneys' want to see gun, magazine ban struck down

By Sam Jackson | Apr 18, 2023

Illinois Rep. Brad Halbrook encouraged his constituents via Facebook to share their thoughts on the possibility of the state striking down the state's gun and magazine ban in a Post on April 11.

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Montgomery County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

Montgomery County residents paid $437,360 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in January.

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How many people moved to Montgomery County in 2019 from the same state?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

442 people from across the state moved to Montgomery County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Bryant: 'The World Shooting & Recreational Center in Sparta is currently hiring several seasonal positions for events'

By South Central Reporter Report | Apr 18, 2023

In an April 13 Facebook post, State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) shared several job openings at World Shooting & Recreational Center.

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How many people moved to Montgomery County in 2019?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

581 people moved to Montgomery County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Turner: 'Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity wants to hear YOUR perspective on internet connectivity'

By South Central Reporter Report | Apr 18, 2023

In an April 6 post to her personal Facebook account, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) shared information on meetings that individuals can go to to give input on the state's plans for digital equity.

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City of Centralia Youth Commission met March 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 18, 2023

City of Centralia Youth Commission met 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 15.

City of Centralia City Council met Feb. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2023

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, Feb. 13

City of Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee met March 15

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 18, 2023

City of Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee met Wednesday, March 15

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Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Marion County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Marion County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

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Montgomery County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 15

By South Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Montgomery County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 15.

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Washington County residents pay $28,680 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2023

In January, Washington County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.