In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the East Central Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced a series of bills in the Illinois House aimed at addressing energy costs and reliability across the state.
Adam Niemerg, state representative for Illinois' 102nd House District, posted about a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk and voiced concerns regarding judicial actions in Illinois on September 23 and September 25, 2025.
There were six offenders living in Effingham County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
There were three offenders living in Douglas County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has criticized Governor JB Pritzker’s approach to state spending and fiscal management, stating that the governor’s policies have negatively affected Illinois residents and businesses.