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City of Casey City Council met April 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

City of Casey City Council met Monday, April 7

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Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met April 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Monday, April 7

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City of Arcola City Council met April 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, April 7

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City of Flora City Council met April 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

City of Flora City Council met Monday, April 7

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School shares athletic schedule for April 8, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

April 8, 2025, marks a busy day for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School's sports teams as they participate in various competitions.

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Housing crisis in Illinois: Representative Chris Miller critiques state policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

If Illinois residents have become used to one thing, it is the persistent push from political leaders for increased government intervention, even when past government policies have yielded unfortunate results.

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Clay County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.2% of income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.2% of income in Clay County, providing an average of $4,539 per capita to residents.

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Coles County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

Coles County has two new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in Crawford County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Crawford County in the week ending March 23, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Coles County residents pay $69,503 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

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

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State Rep. Wilhour on his opposition to HB 2827: 'We must protect homeschool freedom in Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois' House District 110, announced that dozens of parents and private school advocates recently gathered in Chicago to oppose HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lawrence County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

There were eight offenders living in Lawrence County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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State Rep. Blaine Wilhour: Illinois needs to 'get back to the basics to improve outcomes for our students'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative for Illinois House District 110, emphasized the need for Illinois to return to fundamental educational practices to enhance student outcomes and better prepare children for future success.

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Shelby County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

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

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Cumberland County collects $62,805 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

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

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Clark County ranks 35th in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Clark County received an average of $13,295 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th highest in Illinois.

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Krista Richardson elected as new village president of Poplar Grove

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

The Village of Poplar Grove will have a new Village President following the recent election on April 1, 2025.

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New leadership and transparency urged in Thornton Township

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

After the April 1, 2025, election, significant changes are coming to Thornton Township as State Senator Napoleon Harris and his slate have secured victory.

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Ethics investigation raises questions about former Shelby County employee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

The report of a disciplinary case involving Deborah Riley, a former Shelby County State’s Attorney, has resurfaced.

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New leadership elected in Dolton, Illinois municipal government

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2025

After the election held on April 1, 2025, the Village of Dolton, Illinois will see a change in leadership with a new mayor and a new majority of trustees.