South Central Reporter

Marion County home sales during week ending Dec. 9

By South Central Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Marion County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bond County residents pay $1.4 million in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

In 2022, Bond County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Macoupin County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Dec. 9

By South Central Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Macoupin County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

$53,759 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Washington County

By South Central Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

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

Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Oct. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 16, 2023

Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 11

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on Bost: ‘Do your research and you will see quickly and clearly how we the people have been sold out for over 30 years’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is gaining attention as he takes on incumbent Mike Bost in the forthcoming primary.

Clinton County home prices fall in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Clinton County fell by $25,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 16.7%.

Census Bureau: 1.1% of people in Bond County identified as multiracial in 2021

By South Central Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

Of the 16,804 citizens living in Bond County in 2021, 98.9% said they were only one race, while 1.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Montgomery County residents pay $114,797 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By South Central Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

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

City of Greenville City Council met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 15, 2023

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Litchfield Planning Commission met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 15, 2023

City of Litchfield Planning Commission met Monday, Nov. 13

$266,729 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Marion County

By South Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

In September, Marion County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Macoupin County residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Macoupin County residents paid $5 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in 2022.

From Macon Reporter

Smith: ‘How many of you think we are better off this year?’

By Macon Reporter | 11 months ago

Amid record inflation, Dr. Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, dismissed the White House’s message that prices were decreasing as Christmas approaches as a collection of “lies, lies, lies,” questioning the purported improvements in living conditions.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on crisis pregnancy center ruling: ‘A victory for free speech and life in Illinois’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Pro-life ministries in Illinois have secured a significant victory against the state's attempt to limit their free speech rights and label pro-life speech as a "deceptive business practice." Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, expressed his delight on social media following the ruling against a controversial Illinois law targeting crisis pregnancy centers.

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 14, 2023

Hillsboro Community School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Pana City Council met Nov. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 14, 2023

City of Pana City Council met Monday, Nov. 13

Benjamin Eshun, former South Cobb High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NCAA D3 game

By South Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Eureka, Illinois.

Benton Cons High School standout Joseph Craig’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, December 13

By South Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bishop Amat Memorial High School standout Vincent Rodriguez’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, December 13

By South Central Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Louisville, Kentucky.