South Central Reporter

In 2022, residents of Christian County received an average of $13,111 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th highest in Illinois.

No new registered sex offenders living in Christian County in week ending March 16

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Christian County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Selmaville Community Consolidated School District 10 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Selmaville Community Consolidated School District 10 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hearing education event at St. Joseph's Hospital Breese on April 8

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Audiology, in collaboration with Cochlear Americas, will host an educational event on hearing loss and implantable solutions.

HSHS St. Joseph’s named among top rural hospitals in 2025

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese, serving the rural community for over 125 years, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for 2025.

Bond County has 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 16

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Bond County as of the week ending March 16.

2023-24 school year sees 245 students enrolled at Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7

Enrollment at Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Christian County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Christian County, providing an average of $2,534 per capita to residents.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2?

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 2.

Clinton County home sales during week ending March 22

There were two reported residential sales in Clinton County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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South Central Reporter area weekly mass times

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

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Washington County as of March 9

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Washington County in the week ending March 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

How many students are enrolled at Germantown School District 60 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at Germantown School District 60 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

Bond County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Bond County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

Marion County responsible for 38th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

Marion County residents paid $483,443 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Montgomery County as of March 9

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Montgomery County as of the week ending March 9.

Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 welcomes 280 students in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Morrisonville Community Unit School District 1 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Macoupin County: Medicaid made up 4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4% of income in Macoupin County, providing an average of $2,054 per capita to residents.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, March 31?