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South Central Reporter

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

News from 2025

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Marion County residents pay $61,999 in County Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Herrera | Oct 21, 2025

In August, Marion County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Macoupin County schools?

By V. M. Prado | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Macoupin County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Greenville Family Medicine to join SBL Fayette County Hospital in January

By E. S. Lott | Oct 21, 2025

Greenville Family Medicine will become part of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital, effective January 1, 2026.

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City of Hillsboro City Council met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

City of Hillsboro City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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City of Centralia Tourism Commission met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

City of Centralia Tourism Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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City of Carlinville City Council met Oct. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

City of Carlinville City Council met Monday, Oct. 20

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City of Assumption Committee of the Whole met Oct. 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2025

City of Assumption Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 21

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Former Speaker Madigan begins prison term following corruption conviction

By A. P. Vaughan | Oct 20, 2025

On October 13, former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan reported to federal prison to begin serving a 7½-year sentence.

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Fayette County residents pay $215,504 in County School Facility Tax in August

By B. M. Herrera | Oct 20, 2025

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

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Illinois projects $267 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026

By L. P. Farmer | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois is facing a projected budget deficit of $267 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB).

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Illinois lawmakers review major bills as fall Veto Session resumes

By A. P. Vaughan | Oct 20, 2025

State lawmakers convened in Springfield for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session.

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Remembering Deanna Demuzio's Death Anniversary: reflections on the career of the Mayor of Carlinville (October 20)

By L. P. Farmer | Oct 20, 2025

Deanna Demuzio died on October 20, 2020, in St. Louis, MO, marking the end of a life dedicated to public service and community advocacy.

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Illinois marks Manufacturing Month highlighting economic contributions

By L. P. Farmer | Oct 20, 2025

October is being observed as Manufacturing Month in Illinois, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the state’s manufacturing sector and its role in the economy.

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How much did Bond County spend on football teams in 2024?

By M. C. Morrow | Oct 19, 2025

Bond County's collegiate football teams received $294,506 in funding for the 2024 season.

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This week in South Central Illinois history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Oct. 19-25)

By L. P. Farmer | Oct 19, 2025

This week in South Central Illinois history.

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Clinton County taxpayers give $125,080 in County Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Herrera | Oct 19, 2025

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

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Washington County collects $62,832 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By B. M. Herrera | Oct 18, 2025

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

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Christian County responsible for 46th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By G. N. Munoz | Oct 18, 2025

Christian County residents paid $502,526 in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per county in August.

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Illinois: Clinton County's football teams budget remained the same in 2024

By M. C. Morrow | Oct 18, 2025

Clinton County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Washington County ranks 89th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By G. N. Munoz | Oct 17, 2025

Washington County residents paid $100,956 in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.