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News from August 2024

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Senator Jason Plummer receives top rating from NFIB for supporting small businesses

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with a 100% rating for his support of the business community in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Fayette County taxpayers give $53,060 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

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

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Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Clinton County universities in 2022-23 school year

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the university in Clinton County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Student body in Macoupin County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the university in Macoupin County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Cities in Fayette County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in July

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Fayette County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Macoupin County responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Macoupin County residents paid $418,986 in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in May.

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Sen. Jason Plummer: 'Senate Republicans are actively promoting awareness about human trafficking'

By South Central Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Senator Jason Plummer shared an update on legislation to help victims of human trafficking, stating, "House Bill 5465 enhances previous legislation by simplifying the process for child trafficking victims to expunge or seal juvenile records resulting from any compelled criminal actions while under abuse." He made the statement in an August 4 Facebook post.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Montgomery County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Washington County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Washington County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Fayette County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$21,576 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Washington County

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

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

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How many Christian County students failed their mathematics IAR during 2022-23?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Of the 1,901 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 80.2% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Christian County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Christian County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$132,495 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Clinton County

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Christian County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Christian County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Bond County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Bond County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Christian County collects $288,237 in County School Facility Tax in May

By South Central Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

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

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Marion County: How many students failed their mathematics test in 2022-23 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 2,604 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 81.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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City of Carlinville City Council met August 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 6, 2024

City of Carlinville City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, August 5.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Christian County in July compared to previous month

By South Central Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Christian County in July remained the same in comparison to the previous month.