South Central Reporter

Aviston School District 21 welcomed 407 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Marion County residents pay $73,672 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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

Albers School District 63 Education: 160 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

In Albers School District 63, 160 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q3 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Christian County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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

Fayette County collects $190,579 in County School Facility Tax in July

In July, Fayette County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Greenville City Council met Aug. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 8

City of Litchfield City Council met Sept. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

City of Litchfield City Council met Thursday, Sept. 7

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Bond County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Bond County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Marion County collects $90,304 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

In July, Marion County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many white students were enrolled in Nashville Consolidated Community School District 49 in 2021-22 school year?

In Nashville Consolidated Community School District 49, 92.1% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202's enrollment rank increases during 2021-22 school year

St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 welcomed 409 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Carlinville City Council met Aug. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

City of Carlinville City Council met Monday, Aug. 7

Macoupin County Board Economic Development Committee met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 11, 2023

Macoupin County Board Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Bond County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

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

Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 ranks 638th in enrollment with 410 students during 2021-22 school year

Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 welcomed 410 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Marion County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

Property owners in Marion County paid 1.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by South Central Reporter.

Macoupin County residents pay $49,960 in County Sales Tax in July

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

There were 212 white students enrolled in Raccoon Consolidated School District 1 in 2021-22 school year