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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Moccasin: Precinct Moccasin

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 289 voters in Central Township of Moccasin: Precinct Moccasin cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Coles County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Coles County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Douglas: Precinct Douglas 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 403 voters in Central Township of Douglas: Precinct Douglas 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending Feb. 10?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Douglas County in week ending Feb. 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Douglas County collects $68,965 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

In November 2023, Douglas County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Did Clark County students fail or pass their 2021-22 Mathematics tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Out of the 1,051 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 74% failed the Mathematics portion of the test.

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Edgar County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in January 2024 compared to January 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

In January, the median sale price of a home in Edgar County rose by $42,850 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 9.1%.

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Coles County responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Coles County residents paid $763,288 in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per county in November 2023.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Lucas: Precinct Lucas

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 262 voters in Central Township of Lucas: Precinct Lucas cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central City of Effingham: Precinct Douglas 9 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 193 voters in Central City of Effingham: Precinct Douglas 9 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Did Shelby County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year Mathematics tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Out of the 1,178 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 26.2% passed the Mathematics portion of the test.

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Kansas Community Unit School District 3: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 18% of Kansas Community Unit School District 3 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Test expectations: How many Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.4% of Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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New Legislation Filed for This Session

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Legislators in Springfield have recently filed a number of bills for the upcoming session, covering a range of important issues. One legislator, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated, "If you have an idea for legislation that would improve how the state operates, please let me know and I will investigate filing legislation or getting a rule change."Among the bills filed for this session are some that have generated significant attention. HB 5464 aims to prevent public schools from using e-learning so that school facilities can be used to house migrants. Another bill, HB...

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City of Olney Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met February 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

City of Olney Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 7.

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Village of Noble Village Board met Feb. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, Feb. 12

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City of Villa Grove City Council met Feb. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

City of Villa Grove City Council met Monday, Feb. 12

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Rep. Miller Responds to Tim Mapes Guilty Conviction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) has expressed satisfaction with the recent conviction of Tim Mapes, the former Chief of Staff to Mike Madigan, who was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for lying to a federal court. Mapes was known for his role in shielding the corruption within the Madigan crime family.Miller, who has been vocal about the need to address corruption in Illinois, believes that Mapes' sentence is well-deserved and hopes that it will pave the way for further convictions. In a statement, Miller said, "For years, Tim Mapes was used as a shield to...

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Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2024

Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 5