East Central Reporter

In Richland County school districts, 61 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 94.1% of Clark County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.1% of students enrolled in Clark County school districts identified as white.

Sarah Bush Lincoln earns reaccreditation for nurse residency program

Sarah Bush Lincoln has received reaccreditation with distinction from the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

City of Arcola City Council will meet October 6

City of Arcola City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, October 6

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education will meet October 6

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, October 6

Adam Niemerg criticizes Illinois government over DEI hiring practices and public safety

Adam Niemerg, Republican representative for Illinois' 102nd District since 2023, posted several critical statements about state policies between October 3-5, 2025.

City of Flora City Council met Sept. 2

City of Flora City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Casey City Council met Sept. 2

City of Casey City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Arcola City Council met Sept. 2

City of Arcola City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Home sales in Coles County during week ending Sept. 27

There was one reported residential sale in Coles County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Shelby County residents pay $172,526 in County School Facility Tax in July

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

Edgar County home sales during week ending Sept. 27

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Lawrence County Education: 54 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

In Lawrence County school districts, 54 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cumberland County Education: 27 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.9% of students enrolled in Cumberland County school districts identified as multiracial.

GoKnights posts updates on ALAH High School events and varsity football

#GoKnights, the official X account for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, posted announcements and sports updates on October 3 and 4, 2025.

Crawford County Education: 78 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

In Crawford County school districts, 78 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$171,168 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Edgar County

In July, Edgar County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Jasper County districts in 2023-24 school year?

In Jasper County school districts, 26 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities within Edgar County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter?

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Edgar County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

GoKnights shares updates on Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School soccer and volleyball