South Central Reporter

Report: At Wesclin Middle School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By South Central Reporter | Dec 20, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 7.3% or 33 of Wesclin Middle School's total student population of 455, accounted for 13 out of the 69 total suspensions (18.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Montgomery County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Dec 20, 2023

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

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Aviston Elementary School District 21 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 15.

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 20, 2023

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 18

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 20, 2023

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Prairie State sales taxes: Montgomery County residents paid 44th-largest sum in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 19, 2023

Montgomery County residents paid $4.8 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per county in 2022.

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Montgomery County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Dec 19, 2023

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

Macoupin County median home valuation prices rose by 26.7% in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By South Central Reporter | Dec 19, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Macoupin County rose by $20,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 34.1%.

Report reveals multiracial students face more discipline at Greenville Junior High School in 2021-22 school year

By South Central Reporter | Dec 19, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 6.6% or 18 of Greenville Junior High School's total student population of 272, accounted for three out of the 18 total suspensions (16.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Hillsboro City Council met Oct. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 19, 2023

City of Hillsboro City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 19, 2023

Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Marion County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

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

Report: At Greenville Elementary School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 5.1% or 25 of Greenville Elementary School's total student population of 488, accounted for five out of the 27 total suspensions (18.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From SE Illinois News

2nd Amendment Town Hall in Carmi to address key concerns for Illinois gun owners

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is set to host a critical discussion on Second Amendment rights at an upcoming 2nd Amendment Town Hall.

Prairie State sales taxes: Marion County residents paid 40th-largest sum in September

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

Marion County residents paid $453,492 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in September.

City of Greenville City Council met Nov. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2023

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Macoupin County Board met Nov. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 18, 2023

Macoupin County Board met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Benjamin Eshun, former South Cobb High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

The Blackburn Beavers lost 66-87 in their NCAA D3 game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Sunday, December 17.

Cayden Paquette, former Owen Valley High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

Lift For Life Academy High School standout Odis Grissom’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Sunday, December 17

By South Central Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

The Blackburn Beavers lost 66-87 in their NCAA D3 game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Sunday, December 17.