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State Rep. Coffey: 'The majority leadership failed to meet their own deadline for the end of session'

By South Central Reporter Report | May 28, 2023

State Rep. Mike Coffey had words of criticism for his fellow legislatures, mainly Democrats, for being behind on handling pending bills in the House of Representatives and, most importantly, voting on a budget.

Recent Montgomery County home sales in week ending May 20

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Montgomery County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Schools across Macoupin County ranks 45th in truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

Schools among Macoupin County had the 45th highest truancy rate of 9.4% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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South Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

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

Weekly recap, week ending May 20 home sales in Clinton County

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

There were 10 reported residential sales in Clinton County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Marion County home sales in week ending May 20

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

There were 12 reported residential sales in Marion County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Macoupin County in week ending May 20

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

There were eight reported residential sales in Macoupin County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

Christian County taxpayers give $22,673 in County Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2023

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

What is the highest percentage of truancy in schools among Christian County during 2021-2022 school year?

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 2023

Schools among Christian County had the 32nd highest truancy rate of 14.2% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Week ending May 27: one inmate sentenced in Montgomery County to be released

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 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 May 27.