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Friday, October 3, 2025

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$207,429 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2025

In July, Effingham County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Coles County Education: 416 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

In Coles County school districts, 416 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Paris Community Hospital volunteers donate cold caps to aid chemo patients

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

The Paris Community Hospital (PCH) Volunteers have donated two cold caps to the Horizon Health Infusion Center, aiming to help chemotherapy patients reduce hair loss during treatment.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clark County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

There were six offenders living in Clark County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 4% of Effingham County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

In Effingham County school districts, 198 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Shelby County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

There were 17 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Shelby County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Shelby County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

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

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Edgar County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.9% of students enrolled in Edgar County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Douglas County residents pay $287,015 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

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

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Coles County GOP Comms. director: Pritzker's leadership 'has left communities vulnerable and budgets stretched dangerously thin'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, the communications director of the Coles County GOP, has voiced criticism of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to immigration policy.

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Coles County GOP Comms. director on No Kings protests: 'Vandalism, arson, and blocking streets are not peaceful acts'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, Communications Director of the Coles County GOP, emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while acknowledging that many demonstrations have turned violent and disruptive.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edgar County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

There were six offenders living in Edgar County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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School events this October in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this month.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.4% of Clay County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

In Clay County school districts, 30 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which East Central Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

These former East Central Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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Effingham County collects $113,390 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1% of Richland County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Richland County school districts identified as Black.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 15.1% of Douglas County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.1% of students enrolled in Douglas County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Chris Miller voices support for ICE and criticizes immigration policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has publicly expressed support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), criticizing federal and state leadership over immigration policy and its effects in Illinois.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.2% of Clark County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In Clark County school districts, 52 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.