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2024: 43 coaches at institutions in Coles County earned on average $56,434

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Coles County during 2024 was $62,085 at Eastern Illinois University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This week's school event in East Central Illinois : Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this week.

$31,177 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

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

Clay County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

In Clay 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.

Horizon Health paramedics receive national award for lifesaving response

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

Three paramedics from Horizon Health have been recognized at the national level for their response to a heart attack emergency earlier this year.

Paris Community Hospital Volunteers announce Christmas gift shop open house and raffle

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers are organizing a Christmas gift shop open house on November 4 and 5.

Effingham County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

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

Shelby County collects $179,039 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

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

Salaries for coaches at institution in Crawford County around $36,020 on average during 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

The average coaching salary at Lincoln Trail College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Crawford County, was $36,020, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Who are the former East Central Illinois high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 24, 2025

These ex-East Central Illinois area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 27.

$19,951 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Clay County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 23, 2025

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

City of Tuscola Tourism Board met October 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 23, 2025

City of Tuscola Tourism Board met 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 21

2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Clark County schools?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 23, 2025

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

Coles County residents pay $654,703 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 22, 2025

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 22, 2025

In Edgar 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.