East Central Reporter

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Shelby County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

School events this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 7-13

The following school events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this week.

Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 30 home sales in Crawford County

There were 10 reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

$40,861 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Clay County

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Clay County convicted of a property crime released on parole

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Clay County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

GoKnights shares fundraiser details and athletic results for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s Twitter account #GoKnights highlighted recent student initiatives and sports achievements in posts dated September 5 and September 6, 2025.

Effingham County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

School districts in Effingham County carried over $41 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 27.8% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Clark County residents pay $41,903 in County Sales Tax in June

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

GoKnights shares soccer, volleyball updates and school announcements for early September

#GoKnights posted soccer and volleyball results along with school announcements on September 4 and 5, 2025.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Coles County convicted of a crime against a person released on parole

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Coles County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Arrests made after arson at Vance School under investigation

Arrests have been made following an arson incident at Vance School on the morning of September 4, 2025.

Coles County collects $206,954 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County during week ending Sept. 13

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Effingham County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Pritzker faces criticism over comments on crime, immigration policy, and redistricting

Governor JB Pritzker appeared on national television over the weekend, participating in interviews on Face the Nation and Meet the Press.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

Week ending Sept. 13: 1 inmate sentenced in Coles County to be released from prison

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Coles County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Jasper County residents pay $27,714 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Chris Miller criticizes governor's approach following rise in Chicago crime

State Representative Chris Miller has spoken out about public safety concerns in Illinois, particularly focusing on crime in Chicago.

Effingham County taxpayers give $247,326 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

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

Anonymous Facebook page posts fake statements attributed to local judicial officials