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1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 27

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Macoupin County in week ending Jan. 27?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Macoupin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Did Macoupin County students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

Out of the 3,117 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 73% failed the ELA portion of the test.

1 gas station in cities throughout Christian County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 27

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Christian County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Who voted in Central Township of Zanesville: Precinct Zanesville during 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 255 voters in Central Township of Zanesville: Precinct Zanesville cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Did Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 29.2% of Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central E Township of Grisham: Precinct Grisham 2

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 135 voters in Central E Township of Grisham: Precinct Grisham 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

From Macon Reporter

Smith to host Music Bingo fundraiser for State House District 96 Campaign

By Macon Reporter | 10 months ago

Lisa Smith, a candidate for State House District 96, is set to host a Music Bingo Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 6. The event will take place at the Oren L. Davis VFW Post 99, located at 3920 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr. in Decatur. Promising an evening of musical enjoyment and entertainment, the event offers attendees the chance to express their support for Smith, who identifies herself as the "Freedom candidate."

Senator Plummer and Advocates Halt Funding Cuts, Task Forces Address State Issues

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

Senator Plummer expressed his satisfaction with the decision from the Illinois Department of Human Services to pause proposed budget cuts for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community, stating, “Pausing these cuts is a good step in the right direction." This move comes after strong bipartisan pushback from lawmakers concerned about the impact on the vulnerable community.The discontinuation of the popular Invest in Kids scholarship program has led to the closure of four private schools in Illinois. Democratic leadership's decision not to extend the...

Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 82.6% of Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Macoupin County taxpayers give $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

In 2022, Macoupin County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Macoupin County Board Road and Bridge Committee met January 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 30, 2024

Macoupin County Board Road and Bridge Committee met 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 24.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Marion County in week ending Jan. 27?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Clinton County in week ending Jan. 27

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 29.7% of Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Washington County: How many students failed the ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

Out of the 683 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 76.7% failed the ELA portion of the test.

How did Northeastern Township of South Litchfield: Precinct South Litchfield 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a South Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 465 voters in Northeastern Township of South Litchfield: Precinct South Litchfield 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Did Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 82.7% of Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Montgomery County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By South Central Reporter | Jan 29, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

City of Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee met January 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2024

City of Litchfield Tourism Advisory Committee met 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 17.