Quantcast

East Central Reporter

Friday, May 10, 2024

East Central Reporter Reports News

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium david harris 3

Cumberland County taxpayers give $48,432 in County School Facility Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2024

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

Medium hcvq4zux8d3zj4cuj093h6rm0563

Shelby County Board votes to sell county farmland to highest bidder

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2024

In a recent Shelby County Board meeting, characterized by significant disruptions from several attendees, the board decided to proceed with all necessary measures to sell the county farmland to the highest responsible bidder. The decision was reached after extensive discussion among board members.

Medium sanders

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Kansas Community Unit School District 3 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Kansas Community Unit School District 3 was $72,500 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $46,650, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium david harris 1

Richland County taxpayers give $286,081 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

In 2022, Richland County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Medium david harris 4

$12,969 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Cumberland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

In February, Cumberland County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Medium cory staley 1

Mattoon ranks 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

Mattoon residents paid $794,087 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

Medium donna simpson leak 530

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 67.4% more than teachers in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 was $74,844 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,716, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium 4m7cuwh2nsv4nr6qk2deurkja4up

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending May 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium hcvq4zux8d3zj4cuj093h6rm0563

A local attorney failed to provide a legal opinion during a recent county farm meeting, leading to misinformation about the leasing of the farm

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

Attorney Tom Finks Failed To Provide Legal Opinion On Leasing County Farm; Misinformation Spreading

Medium tt4ti1qml0prm13pko8l570p06fc

Rep. Wilhour questions necessity of new state department

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher City, recently expressed concerns over the establishment of a new state department. The costs associated with this new cabinet-level department remain unclear, which has prompted Wilhour's challenge.

Medium 9iveo9c727rhv0fljwv781hf4myw

Illinois faces $1 billion budget imbalance amidst political contention

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly, expected to adjourn on May 24th, has made little progress in balancing the state's budget. Democrats are anticipated to employ various strategies to cover the deficit, similar to their approach last year when they passed a massive budget at 3:00 a.m. The expectation is that similar tactics will be used this year.

Medium 57

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board Policy Committee May 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2024

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Policy Committee Board met 6 p.m. Monday, May 6.

Medium pogz2f9g7wvflkp7sczckuhtjc0h

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Clark County in week ending May 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Medium tony sanders isbe

School administrators earns 72.9% more on average than teachers in Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A was $78,555 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,432, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Medium david harris 3

Edgar County residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

Edgar County residents paid $254,620 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

Medium cory staley 1

Crawford County taxpayers give $44,717 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

In February, Crawford County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Medium tt4ti1qml0prm13pko8l570p06fc

St. Elmo Honors Students Visit Rep. Wilhour at State Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed thirteen honors students and their teachers and families to the Illinois State Capitol on Monday. Rep. Wilhour spoke to the visitors about how the General Assembly operates and they were given a history of the House chambers. The students also heard from House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (89th District) from Savana, IL.

Medium hbc78h5jklsbluf4mq5z0hmymt7w

Illinois House honors Village of Stewardson on its 150th anniversary

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2024

The Village of Stewardson in Illinois is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and the occasion has been marked by congratulations and good wishes from the Illinois House of Representatives, led by Rep. Brad Halbrook.