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News from December 2023

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Christian County collects $280,603 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 26, 2023

In 2022, Christian County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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City of Litchfield Economic Development Commission met November 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

City of Litchfield Economic Development Commission met 12 p.m. Monday, November 27.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Albers School District 63 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 58.3% of Albers School District 63 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Salem City Council met Oct. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

City of Salem City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Hillsboro City Council met Nov. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 26, 2023

City of Hillsboro City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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58.9% of Aviston School District 21 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By South Central Reporter | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 58.9% of Aviston School District 21 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of New Baden Village Board met Nov. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 25, 2023

Village of New Baden Village Board met Monday, Nov. 20

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City of Salem City Council met Nov. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 25, 2023

City of Salem City Council met Monday, Nov. 20

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Aviston School District 21 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 65.9% of Aviston School District 21 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Christian County responsible for 48th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 24, 2023

Christian County residents paid $4.4 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in 2022.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Bond County residents rank 68th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

Bond County residents paid $172,071 in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Marion County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 16

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Marion County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Did Germantown School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 66.4% of Germantown School District 60 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Recent Macoupin County home sales in week ending Dec. 16

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Macoupin County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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South Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By South Central Reporter | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the South Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met Oct. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 23, 2023

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 19

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Did Bartelso School District 57 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By South Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.9% of Bartelso School District 57 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Census Bureau: 1.3% of people in Washington County identified as multiracial in 2021

By South Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

Of the 13,827 citizens living in Washington County in 2021, 98.7% said they were only one race, while 1.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Senator Plummer Provides Update on New Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1

By South Central Reporter | Dec 22, 2023

Senator Plummer shared an update on the upcoming changes in Illinois, with more than 300 new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2024. These new laws cover a wide range of topics, from limiting 2nd Amendment Rights to enhancing protections for children, veterans, and first responders.One significant change is the new requirements regarding the ban on certain firearms in Illinois. Senator Plummer, who strongly opposed the ban, highlighted the process for Illinois residents who already own guns covered by the ban to keep them by filing necessary paperwork before January...