South Central Reporter

City of Carlinville City Council met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 21, 2025

City of Carlinville City Council met Monday, Aug. 18.

$100,789 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Macoupin County

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 21, 2025

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

Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Marion County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By B. E. Hall | Sep 21, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Marion County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

Clinton County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 13

By R. V. Minor | Sep 20, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Clinton County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

Macoupin County taxpayers give $335,701 in County School Facility Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 20, 2025

In July, Macoupin County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Montgomery County Education: 12 Asian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 19, 2025

In Montgomery County school districts, 12 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Fayette County collects $220,406 in County School Facility Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 19, 2025

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

Salem Township Hospital highlights outpatient services during September Lunch & Learn event

By C. L. Salmon | Sep 19, 2025

Salem Township Hospital hosted its September 2025 Lunch & Learn event, focusing on the outpatient services available to the community.

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Which ex-South Central Illinois area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By M. C. Morrow | Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former South Central Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

How many inmates sentenced in Montgomery County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By C. A. Kenney | Sep 18, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Montgomery County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Clinton County residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By G. N. Munoz | Sep 18, 2025

Clinton County residents paid $326,550 in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

10 Asian students enrolled in Christian County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. J. Demarco | Sep 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Christian County school districts identified as Asian.

Marion County taxpayers give $345,034 in County School Facility Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 18, 2025

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

A Time of Reflection: James Donnewald's Death Anniversary Memorial (September 18)

By L. P. Farmer | Sep 18, 2025

James H. Donnewald died on September 18, 2009, leaving Carlyle, IL, mourning the loss of a beloved community leader.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Bond County during week ending Sept. 27

By C. A. Kenney | Sep 17, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Bond County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Fayette County ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By G. N. Munoz | Sep 17, 2025

Fayette County residents paid $329,579 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Fayette County taxpayers give $46,084 in County Sales Tax in July

By B. M. Herrera | Sep 17, 2025

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

Outstanding debt in Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11 reached $10,000 in fiscal year 2024

By K. S. Montgomery | Sep 17, 2025

Irvington Community Consolidated School District 11 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Washington County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 17, 2025

Mt. Olive Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in South Central Illinois will compete on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By N. R. Leblanc | Sep 17, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 20 will feature competition from these former South Central Illinois area high school standouts.