East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Mattoon City Council met Oct. 7

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7

Illinois governor faces impeachment articles as fiscal debate intensifies

Articles of impeachment have been filed against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, with allegations that his public statements have incited violence.

Adam Niemerg criticizes Gov. Pritzker’s policies in series of social media posts

Adam Niemerg, Republican state representative for Illinois' 102nd House District, posted several criticisms of Governor J.B. Pritzker between October 5 and October 7, 2025.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Edgar County districts in 2023-24 school year?

In Edgar County school districts, 43 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cumberland County residents pay $17,523 in County Sales Tax in July

In July, Cumberland County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Edgar County taxpayers give $173,278 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

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

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 1.2% of Shelby County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

In Shelby County school districts, 37 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1,978 white students enrolled in Clay County districts in 2023-24 school year

In Clay County school districts, 1,978 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

GoKnights shares sports updates and announcements from Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

#GoKnights posted updates on volleyball and football events as well as general announcements for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School on October 5-6, 2025.

City of Tuscola City Council met Sept. 8

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Sept. 8

City of Marshall City Council met Sept. 8

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Sept. 8

City of Flora City Council met Oct. 6

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

City of Casey City Council met Oct. 6

City of Casey City Council met Monday, Oct. 6.

Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6.

Main Street School recognizes student-leaders for demonstrating self-control

During August and September 2025, Main Street School and Kindergarten Center focused on teaching students about self-control.

76 multiracial students enrolled in Douglas County districts in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.4% of students enrolled in Douglas County school districts identified as multiracial.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Douglas County as of Q2 2025?

Cities within Douglas County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2025.

Lawrence County taxpayers give $113,636 in County School Facility Tax in July

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

Clay County collects $37,968 in Countywide Sales Tax in August