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Clark County ranks 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during December 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Clark County residents paid $202,080 in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Clay City Community Unit School District 10 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Enrollment at Clay City Community Unit School District 10 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Main Street Elementary highlights March 2025 GRIT student-leaders in collaboration with Dairy Queen

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Main Street Elementary School and Kindergarten Center is focusing on developing students' social, emotional, and academic skills to prepare them comprehensively for college, careers, and life.

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Week ending March 9: No new registered sex offenders living in Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Lawrence County in the week ending March 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Clay County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Clay County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Paris school board candidate arrested for domestic battery incident

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

On March 15, 2025, Andy Roberts, a candidate for the Paris District 95 School Board, was arrested for domestic battery and held in isolation at the Edgar County Jail.

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Bridge replacement on Illinois 29 to begin March 31 with lane closures

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation has planned a lane closure on Illinois 29 near Millersville, located in Christian County, for the purpose of replacing a bridge and culvert.

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Illinois superintendent's salary sparks concerns amid low student achievement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

An Illinois superintendent is receiving a substantial salary, raising questions as the school district faces significant educational challenges.

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Blaine Wilhour addresses Illinois governance and taxation in recent social media commentary

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

Blaine Wilhour took to social media between March 26 and 28, 2025, to express his criticism of Illinois' governance under Governor JB Pritzker.

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Shelby County: Medicaid dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.4% of income in Shelby County, providing an average of $1,770 per capita to residents.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Jasper County as of March 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in the week ending March 9 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many students were enrolled in Richland County in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Richland County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Clark County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clark County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Clay County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Clay County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Enrollment at Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Clark County collects $23,360 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Clark County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Richland County taxpayers give $77,804 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Richland County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kenneth Littrell honored with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

At the recent Farm Family event organized by the HSHS St. Francis Hospital Foundation, Kenneth Littrell was recognized with the St. Isidore Friend of Agriculture Award.

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Representative questions the impact of DEI policies on Illinois education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

The ranking Republican on the Appropriations – Elementary & Secondary Education Committee, Rep. Blaine Wilhour from Illinois's 110th District, expressed concerns over current policies in the state's education system.

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Sporting events and achievements at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond by #GoKnights in March 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2025

#GoKnights shared updates on Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School events, including softball games and track qualifications, from March 26 to March 27, 2025.