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Lawrence County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

In Lawrence County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Department of Revenue sets tentative property tax multiplier for Clay County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

Clay County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for 2025, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Holiday Festival aims to raise funds for cancer center expansion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

As Sarah Bush Lincoln plans to expand its Regional Cancer Center, the SBL Health Foundation has announced that the 2025 Holiday Festival will support a new Capital Campaign called "Expanding Hope."

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Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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ICE lodges detainer after fatal crash involving Coles County board member

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that it has lodged an arrest detainer for Edwin Pacheco-Meza, a 34-year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras, who is accused of causing the deaths of Michael Clayton, a Coles County...

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Rep. Niemerg announces satellite office hours for Lawrenceville, Robinson, and Newton

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has announced that he will hold “Satellite Office Hours” on Thursday, November 20.

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Coles County crash involving board member prompts criticism of state immigration policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

A recent incident in Coles County has raised concerns about state policies regarding undocumented immigrants.

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Douglas County taxpayers give $77,187 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

In August, Douglas County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Two killed in Westfield crash involving undocumented immigrants; driver faces manslaughter charges

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

On the night of October 24, 2025, a head-on vehicle collision west of Westfield, Illinois resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens and left two others with life-threatening injuries.

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In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Cumberland County schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

In Cumberland County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oakland Fire Protection District trustees face legal proceedings over alleged misuse of funds

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

Multiple articles have been published to highlight the illegal spending by former Oakland Fire Protection District Trustee Kyley Willison, who has since been convicted.

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Village of Noble Village Board met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, Oct. 27.

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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Tuscola City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Olney City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Marshall City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Altamont City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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2024: 4 coaches at institution in Richland County earned on average $43,388

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The average coaching salary at Olney Central College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Richland County, was $43,388, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Shelby County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Shelby County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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This week's religious gatherings in East Central Illinois : Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in East Central Illinois this week.