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Montgomery County responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

Montgomery County residents paid $383,923 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in February.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fayette County in week ending May 25

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Fayette County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senate passes bill aiming at reforms in Illinois' Prisoner Review Board

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

In response to repeated issues with Governor Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB), including a recent high-profile tragedy where a young boy was murdered by someone the panel had recently released, the Illinois Senate passed legislation designed to reform the controversial body. State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville), who has worked in recent years to expose issues with the troubled PRB, was a chief co-sponsor of the legislation along with Senate President Don Harmon.

Senator Plummer criticizes FY 2025 budget passage

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued a statement following the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Christian County in week ending May 25

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Christian County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

14% of Clinton County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

Clinton County's only university had 14% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Bond County Education: 12 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By South Central Reporter | May 27, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clinton County in week ending May 25?

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Montgomery County in week ending May 25

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Marion County in week ending May 25?

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Marion County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Plummer criticizes bill restricting employer speech at participation meetings

By South Central Reporter | May 26, 2024

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued a statement following the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 3649, which prohibits employers from holding participation meetings for employees that may include any public policy, political, or religious content.

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News from May 2024

Montgomery County responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

Cheapest diesel in cities across Fayette County in week ending May 25

Senate passes bill aiming at reforms in Illinois' Prisoner Review Board

Senator Plummer criticizes FY 2025 budget passage

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Christian County in week ending May 25

1 gas station in cities throughout Marion County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

14% of Clinton County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

Bond County Education: 12 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clinton County in week ending May 25?

Cheapest diesel in cities across Montgomery County in week ending May 25

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Marion County in week ending May 25?

Senator Plummer criticizes bill restricting employer speech at participation meetings

Clinton County home sales during week ending May 18

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 93.6% of Washington County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

Recent Marion County home sales in week ending May 18

City of Assumption Committee of the Whole met May 21

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met April 17

Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met April 16

Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met May 21

City of Hillsboro City Council met April 16

Montgomery County taxpayers give $343,451 in County School Facility Tax in June

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