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News from May 2024

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Clinton County ranks 63rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

Clinton County residents paid $184,924 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Weekly recap of Clinton County home sales during week ending May 11

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Clinton County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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South Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the South Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Bond County had 6 lawyers in good standing in April

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Bond County as of April.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Clinton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many white students were enrolled in Bond County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

In Bond County districts, 1,731 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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There were 31 multiracial students enrolled in Washington County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By South Central Reporter | May 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.8% of students enrolled in Washington County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Christian County in week ending May 11

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Christian County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Fayette County in week ending May 11

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Christian County taxpayers give $257,507 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Macoupin County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Macoupin County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

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Washington County taxpayers give $44,377 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

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

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Fayette County in April?

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

Cities within Fayette County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of April.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 71.6% more than teachers in Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Mulberry Grove Community Unit School District 1 was $83,430 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,606, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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3.8% of citizens unemployed in Bond County in 2021

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Bond County hit 3.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Macoupin County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Macoupin County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised less than 1% of Montgomery County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Montgomery County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Illinois Senate advances bills on child safety, Space Force recognition

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

Senate Republicans have introduced a bill aimed at enhancing the safety of minors across the state. House Bill 4350 mandates public posting of child abuse reporting information in various public establishments. The bill requires these establishments to display a notice, developed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in collaboration with an accredited Children’s Advocacy Center. This notice provides essential contact information and guidance on how minors can report instances of physical and sexual abuse. The legislation targets hotels, motels, tattoo...

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Illinois legislature passes bill for transparency in transportation studies

By South Central Reporter | May 17, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly has recently approved legislation mandating the public release of road studies on traffic and environmental impact conducted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This move is anticipated to yield potential savings on local projects while enhancing transparency in state decisions.

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Montgomery County residents pay $266,882 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | May 16, 2024

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