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In the 2023-24 school year, 86.8% of South Central Community Unit School District 401 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Assumption City Council met May 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 8, 2025

City of Assumption City Council met Tuesday, May 7

Marion County: Social Security transfers accounted for 8.8% of income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.8% of income in Marion County, providing an average of $4,426 per capita to residents.

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Fayette County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes 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.

Did Bond County Community Unit School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of the students in Bond County Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

9 lawyers in good standing in cities within Washington County as of March

Cities within Washington County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88.3% of Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Senator McClure criticizes governor's sanctuary policies after DHS secretary's visit

State Senator Steve McClure of Springfield issued a statement in response to United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's recent press conference held in Springfield.

Senator Plummer critiques Illinois' sanctuary policies after Secretary Noem's visit

State Senator Jason Plummer has expressed his views following Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield, Illinois.

City of Salem City Council met May 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 7, 2025

City of Salem City Council met Monday, May 5

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Which former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

These former South Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

City of Centralia City Council met April 7

City of Centralia City Council met Monday, April 7

City of Carlinville City Council met April 7

City of Carlinville City Council met Monday, April 7

City of Salem City Council met April 7

City of Salem City Council met Thursday, April 7

City of Greenville Police Commissioners met April 4

City of Greenville Police Commissioners met Friday, April 4

City of Greenville Cemetery Board met April 4

City of Greenville Cemetery Board met Friday, April 4

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met April 7

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met Monday, April 7

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met May 5