South Central Reporter

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Salem School District 111 in 2023-24 school year?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.1% of the students in Salem School District 111 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Just under $3.3 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Marion County

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Marion County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Marion County taxpayers give $80,812 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

$51,605 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Fayette County

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

Marion County collects $38,985 in County Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

Christian County: Medicare dependency reached 6.9% in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.9% of income in Christian County, providing an average of $3,374 per capita to residents.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Clinton County taxpayers give $981,505 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Clinton County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Macoupin County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Macoupin County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Did Germantown School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.1% of the students in Germantown School District 60 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bond County collects $29,025 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

Macoupin County collects $84,557 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

Fayette County taxpayers give $180,055 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

Christian County collects $82,673 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Fayette County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By South Central Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Fayette County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.