South Central Reporter

Fayette County ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

Fayette County residents paid $298,874 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Christian County?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

There were 34 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Christian County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Clinton County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Clinton County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Christian County from the same state?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

More than 8 in 10 Christian County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Christian County?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

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

2019 Migration: How many people moved to Christian County from across the country?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

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

Marion County collects $79,696 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2023

In January, Marion County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Kinmundy City Council met Feb. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2023

City of Kinmundy City Council met Thursday, Feb. 9

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met March 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 13, 2023

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 14

Q1 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Clinton County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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

Marion County taxpayers give $44,708 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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

From Metro East Sun

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency signed by Biden: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By Metro East Sun Report | 1 year ago

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL13) voted against the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

Illinois' Wilhour on bill prohibiting police from using marijuana odor as probable cause: 'Stop complicating police work and let our officers do their job'

By South Central Reporter Report | Apr 12, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is criticizing Democratic state senators for passing a measure that would prohibit police officers from using the smell of marijuana as the sole probable cause to search a vehicle or its passengers.

The new Bond County residents who came from the same state in 2019

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Bond County saw 270 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Bond County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

The new Bond County residents who came from across the U.S. in 2019

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Bond County saw 80 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

New Bond County residents in 2019

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

Bond County saw 350 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Marion County residents pay $94,970 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

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

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Bond County?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 12, 2023

There were 27 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Bond County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.