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News from August 2024

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Weekly recap of Clinton County home sales during week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Clinton County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Macoupin County residents pay $87,503 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Montgomery County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of E15 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 Macoupin County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

Of the 3,003 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 75.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clinton County in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clinton 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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5 gas stations in cities throughout Bond County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

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

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Christian County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Christian 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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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Macoupin County in July compared to previous month

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Macoupin County in July compared to the previous month.

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

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion 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 were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Bond County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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$178,612 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Fayette County

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

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

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J&J Ventures donates $10K towards Fayette County Hospital's new pavilion

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

J&J Ventures, based in Effingham, has contributed $10,000 to Friends & Families of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital.

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Illinois GOP criticizes Governor Pritzker amid high unemployment and rising crime rates

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Illinois unemployment remains the third highest in the nation as Governor JB Pritzker travels across the country, raising his national profile. This has led members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus to call for Pritzker to focus on state issues. They cite several problems under Pritzker’s leadership, including a significant tax increase and rising crime rates. Senator Plummer stated that Illinois residents are tired of being seen as a "piggy bank" for the Governor’s progressive agenda, urging him to “Think Illinois” and prioritize improving the lives of its residents.

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Rep. Wayne Rosenthal: 'The 108th District is full of small town fun and entertainment!'

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal highlighted an activity for his constituents to enjoy this weekend, stating, "The Litchfield Pickers Market is held every second Sunday of each month, May through October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Litchfield." He made the statement in an Aug. 8 Facebook post.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Marion 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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How many Fayette County students failed their mathematics IAR during 2022-23?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

Of the 1,109 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 78.1% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Montgomery County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 3

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium 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 were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Fayette County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Clinton County in week ending Aug. 3?

By South Central Reporter | Aug 9, 2024

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