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Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Douglas County collects $101,775 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

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

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GoKnights posts announcements and recognizes student achievements on October 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

On October 17, #GoKnights—the official account for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School—shared multiple updates including general announcements and recognition of Brynlee Moore as Rotary Student of the Month.

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Illinois: Richland County's football teams budget remained the same in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Richland County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Clay County ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Clay County residents paid $125,616 in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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GoKnights highlights student achievements and events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

#GoKnights posted updates about Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s construction class fundraiser, volleyball results, and recognition for student-athlete Marcus Otto on October 16–17, 2025.

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Jasper County Board met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Jasper County Board met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 16.

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Horizon Health to offer discounted health screenings at Paris Clinic on October 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Horizon Health is set to provide discounted health screenings at its Paris Clinic on Friday, October 24, from 7 to 9 am.

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Swearingen family donates $10,000 to SBL Effingham Specialty Pavilion construction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Gary and Jennifer Swearingen from Neoga have donated $10,000 to support the Sarah Bush Lincoln (SBL) Specialty Pavilion, which is currently under construction in Effingham at 905 North Maple Street.

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St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital to host healthcare bootcamp for high school students

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will hold its second High School Healthcare Bootcamp on January 5, 2026.

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City of Neoga City Council met Oct. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

City of Neoga City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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Shelby County residents pay $49,744 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

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

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Shelby County Education: 2,871 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.3% of students enrolled in Shelby County school districts identified as white.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Douglas County residents paid 50th-largest sum in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

Douglas County residents paid $463,006 in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per county in August.

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Halbrook criticizes Democrats for focus on resolutions over state issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) criticized Illinois House Democrats following a vote on House Resolution 504, which condemns alleged actions taken by the Trump Administration’s ‘Operation Midway Blitz.’ Halbrook argued that...

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Illinois lawmakers begin veto session amid budget shortfall and public safety concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly completed the first week of its annual Veto Session in Springfield without any legislative action from Democrats.

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GoKnights shares updates on ALAH High School volleyball and announcements

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

#GoKnights, representing Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, posted volleyball results from October 14 and daily announcements for October 15-16, 2025.

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Blaine Wilhour criticizes Governor Pritzker and comments on legislative honors in recent posts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2025

Illinois State Representative Blaine Wilhour published several posts between October 14 and October 16, criticizing Governor J.B. Pritzker and contrasting legislative honors given to Charlie Kirk and George Floyd.

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Richland County Education: 1,978 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2025

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

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Clark County collects $43,572 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2025

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