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Shelby County residents pay $41,696 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Mayor of Nason, Illinois arrested on felony charges

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

Nason's mayor, Michelle L. McKinney, was arrested on April 16, 2025, for alleged felony crimes.

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GoKnights highlights Arthur CUSD 305 job openings and school celebrations in April update

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

#GoKnights updated the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School community on April 17, 2025.

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Pritzker to testify before Congress on Illinois sanctuary city policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

Pritzker is set to testify before Congress on May 15, 2025, regarding his policies on sanctuary cities and aiding illegal immigrants.

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School announces sports events on April 17, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, located in Arthur, Douglas County, announced multiple sports events scheduled for April 17, 2025.

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Illinois House rejects bill on resentencing for youth offenders

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois House recently voted against a proposed bill that aimed to expand resentencing options for youth offenders.

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Interstate 55 resurfacing in Illinois begins April 21, completion expected by September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation is set to begin a 14-mile patching and resurfacing project on Interstate 55, spanning from Litchfield to the Macoupin/Madison County line.

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School updates on sports and announcements

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

On April 16 and 17, 2025, #GoKnights shared updates about sporting events and school announcements through several Twitter posts.

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School engages with community through updates by #GoKnights

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School's social media account #GoKnights shared updates on April 17, 2025.

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Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday is observed to commemorate the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet.

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Edgar County: Residents received $66.02 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.1% of income in Edgar County, providing an average of $4,017 per capita to residents.

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State Rep. Niemerg: HB2436 would provide 'free benefits for illegal immigrants in Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a state representative for Illinois House District 102, expressed opposition to House Bill 2436 (HB2436), citing concerns that it provides free benefits to illegal immigrants in the state.

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Lawrence County called home by 3 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

There were three new registered sex offenders living in Lawrence County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Edgar County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders as of March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were two new registered sex offenders living in Edgar County in March.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lawrence County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

There were 16 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Lawrence County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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$18,761 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

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

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City of Newton City Council met April 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

City of Newton City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 15

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Clay County in March?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Clay County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in week ending March 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Outgoing Nason mayor Michelle McKinney arrested on unrelated matters

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2025

The outgoing Mayor of Nason, Illinois, Michelle McKinney, reportedly faced arrest today concerning issues that are not connected to Village affairs.