There was one company in a city associated with Douglas County that received an FDA inspection in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Administrators in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $81,861 per year, ranking 809th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
In Clay County County schools, 2,049 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Property owners in Coles County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by East Central Reporter.
The average school administrator’s salary in Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 was $96,824 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $60,378, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Administrators in Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $82,237 per year, ranking 802nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The Shelby County Board has scheduled an emergency meeting for April 22, 2024, at 7 p.m. The main topic of discussion will be the courthouse windows. Recent social media posts have criticized the county board for delays in replacing these windows. However, the board emphasizes that its role is limited to approving funds for maintenance and repairs.
Records from the Village of Dolton indicate that Keith Freeman was employed by the village and continues to be, although his paycheck does not have payroll taxes deducted. This information comes from a Freedom of Information Act request regarding payments made to Freeman.
The FBI has confirmed a raid on Dolton Village Hall, according to both a Village Trustee and ABC7-Chicago. The operation started shortly after 2 p.m. today. There is no information available regarding what the authorities are searching for, but it has been noted that the action is court-authorized.
The Illinois Attorney General's Office has accepted a review of a potential criminal case involving DeWitt County Board Chairman Dan Matthews. The investigation concerns purchases made from CDS Office Technologies, where Matthews serves as Vice President of Sales.
During a court hearing on February 29, 2024, regarding the Brzana v. Wesley Township Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, there was a discrepancy concerning the attendance of plaintiffs. Both Wesley Township's attorney and the presiding judge suggested that plaintiffs were required to appear in person.
Towards the end of the April 18, 2024, Champaign County Board Meeting, County Auditor George Danos was questioned about ethics after mentioning the topic in his presentation. A board member raised concerns that Danos had used a county computer to file his personal campaign finance report with the Illinois State Board of Elections.