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14.9% of North Clay Community Unit School District 25 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.9% of the students in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District #4C Budget and Finance Committee met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District #4C Budget and Finance Committee met 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16

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Springfield city council accused of infringing on First Amendment rights

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The City of Springfield, Illinois, has come under scrutiny for allegedly infringing on First Amendment rights related to free speech and the right to receive information.

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State Rep. Chris Miller criticizes Gov. Pritzker's testimony on immigration policy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker recently testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, addressing Illinois' immigration policies.

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Rep. Halbrook criticizes Illinois' FY26 budget increase under Gov. Pritzker

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook has voiced his opposition to the newly signed Fiscal Year 2026 budget by Governor J.B. Pritzker, which totals $55.2 billion.

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City of Flora City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Flora City Council met Monday, June 16

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City of Casey City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Casey City Council met Monday, June 16

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City of Arcola City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, June 16

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Shelby County has changed since 1970

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in Shelby County, a 14% surge from 10.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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How many inmates sentenced in Crawford County will be released during Q3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to jail in Crawford County during the third quarter of 2025.

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Did Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 65.1% of Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending June 7?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 inmate sentenced in Cumberland County to be released in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Cumberland County set to be released from jail in July.

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Home prices in Edgar County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Edgar County rose by $40,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 23.1%.

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There were 2,514 white students enrolled in Crawford County schools in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

In Crawford County schools, 2,514 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Neoga Community Unit School District 3: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.7% of the students in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Coles County taxpayers give $637,461 in County School Facility Tax in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

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

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2024: Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 217th lowest in state for average salary

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

Administrators in Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $97,611 per year, ranking 217th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Police release video footage of Assumption Alderman's arrest

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

Christian County officials have released video footage related to the arrest of Assumption Alderman and Fire Protection District Fire Chief Herbert Palmer and his wife, Angela Palmer.

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Blaine Wilhour criticizes Illinois governance and immigration headlines

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 15, 2025

In recent social media posts dated June 14-15, Blaine Wilhour critiques Illinois' governance under Governor JB Pritzker and addresses issues surrounding undocumented immigrants' impact on taxpayer funds.