South Central Reporter

Bond County taxpayers give $38,041 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 11, 2025

In July, Bond County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 less lawyer with active licenses to practice in cities within Christian County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By B. E. Hall | Sep 11, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Christian County in the second quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Willow Grove School District 46’s outstanding debt hit $161,678

By K. S. Montgomery | Sep 11, 2025

Willow Grove School District 46 had the third lowest outstanding school debt among Clinton County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Washington County ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By G. N. Munoz | Sep 11, 2025

Washington County residents paid $97,234 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Fayette County schools held over $15.7 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By S. F. Foote | Sep 11, 2025

School districts in Fayette County carried over $15.7 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 38.4% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Salem Township Hospital offers diabetes support group focused on exercise and nutrition

By C. L. Salmon | Sep 11, 2025

The Salem Township Hospital will host a Diabetes Support & Nutrition Education Group meeting on Thursday, September 25, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Illinois: Kell Consolidated School District 2 owed $193,110 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. S. Montgomery | Sep 10, 2025

Kell Consolidated School District 2's outstanding school debt reached $193,110 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $271,986 per student.

Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clinton County school districts

By S. F. Foote | Sep 10, 2025

Aviston School District 21 used the largest share of its debt limit in Clinton County during fiscal year 2024, at 7.3% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Bond County during week ending Sept. 20

By C. A. Kenney | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Bond County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Fayette County residents pay $63,089 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Fayette County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Who are the South Central Illinois area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By N. R. Leblanc | Sep 10, 2025

These former South Central Illinois high school stars set for games on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Marion County collects $104,264 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Marion County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Marion County school districts

By S. F. Foote | Sep 9, 2025

School districts in Marion County carried over $38.1 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 38.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Macoupin County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By D. V. Leon | Sep 9, 2025

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Macoupin County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.

Illinois: Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 owed $193,138 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By K. S. Montgomery | Sep 9, 2025

Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Macoupin County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Greenville City Council met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2025

City of Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Macoupin County Board met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 9, 2025

Macoupin County Board met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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Which South Central Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By N. R. Leblanc | Sep 9, 2025

These former South Central Illinois area high school standouts will be active on Friday, Sept. 12.

Christian County taxpayers give $322,358 in County School Facility Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 9, 2025

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Bond County convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole

By D. V. Leon | Sep 8, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Bond County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.