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Monday, November 18, 2024

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$662,791 in County School Facility Tax collected in 2022 for Cumberland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

In 2022, Cumberland County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Effingham County students and their ELA performance in 2021-22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Out of the 2,120 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 60.4% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20% of Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Feb. 3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Median age of Coles County residents reached 37 by 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Coles County residents have a median age of 37-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Bishop: Precinct Bishop

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 890 voters in Central Township of Bishop: Precinct Bishop cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Crooked Creek: Precinct Crooked Creek during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 198 voters in Central Township of Crooked Creek: Precinct Crooked Creek cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Rep. Niemerg Helps Local Leaders Learn About New Grant Opportunities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Illinois state representative, Rep. Niemerg, is taking steps to inform local community leaders about new grant funding opportunities. These opportunities have been posted on the Illinois' Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) website. Interested individuals can access detailed information about these grants by visiting the CSFA website and exploring the list of current funding opportunities.To further facilitate access to these opportunities, a weekly mailing list has been set up. By sending a blank email to subscribe-omb-gata-grants@lists.illinois.gov, individuals...

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Douglas County students and their Mathematics performance in 2021-22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Out of the 1,425 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 81.5% failed the Mathematics portion of the test.

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Test expectations: How many Windsor Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 76.7% of Windsor Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Crawford County taxpayers give $46,425 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

In November 2023, Crawford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sentencing Imminent in Corruption Conviction of Madigan’s Chief of Staff

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff, Tim Mapes, is facing imminent sentencing after his request for a delay in the corruption case was rejected by a judge. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2024.The case against Tim Mapes revolves around allegations of corruption and misconduct during his tenure as Chief of Staff to Speaker Madigan. Mapes was charged with multiple counts, including bribery, fraud, and abuse of power.During the trial, evidence was presented that implicated Mapes in a series of unethical practices. Prosecutors...

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Prairie State taxes: Effingham residents rank 96th in total sales taxes paid for November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Effingham residents paid $886,182 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2023.

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The Reality of Illegal Immigration in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Governor Pritzker has been criticized for his unwillingness to address the reality of the illegal immigration crisis in Illinois. Critics claim that when the governor is pressed on this issue, he often resorts to dishonesty. However, the consequences of illegal immigration in the state are undeniable. Crime rates have surged, taxpayers are being burdened, and there seems to be no resolution in sight. This ongoing crisis has particularly affected cities like Chicago, causing havoc and unrest.One of the main concerns surrounding illegal immigration is the rise in criminal...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northern Township of Greenup: Precinct Greenup 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 334 voters in Northern Township of Greenup: Precinct Greenup 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Rep. Wilhour Congratulates the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce on its 100th Anniversary

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

Rep. Blaine Wilhour has offered his congratulations to the Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary. In a statement, Rep. Wilhour commended the Chamber and its employees, members, and partners for their significant achievements and invaluable contributions to the local community and the State of Illinois over the past century.The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce was founded on May 9, 1924, by a group of community members led by Reverend F.O. Fannon. The organization's initial purpose was to promote business, tourism, and commerce to benefit the...

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Bloomington High School standout Caleb Donaldson’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, February 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana.

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Isaiah Griffin, former The Patrick School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana.

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On Thursday, February 8, former Evanston Township High School standout Jaylin Gibson’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 9, 2024

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana.