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Concerns rise over Mahomet Aquifer safety amid new carbon sequestration legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

The Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source for over half of east-central Illinois' population, has been under scrutiny due to recent legislative changes and environmental concerns. Designated as a "Sole Source Aquifer" by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2015, it serves nearly one million residents across 15 counties.

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Questions arise over handling of child porn case in Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has led to scrutiny over the handling of a child pornography case in Shelby County. The FOIA request, which included media inquiries directed at the Shelby County State’s Attorney, resulted in what was perceived as an improper denial of records. This denial is currently under review by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) office due to alleged violations.

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Court disputes legality of Shelby County's use of private counsel

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

Several years ago, concerns were raised about the legality of Shelby County's hiring of private counsel and paying them with public funds. The issue was highlighted in a recent court session where Judge Brian Kibler emphasized that county officials cannot legally hire private attorneys for representation.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Clay County in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment in East Richland Community Unit School District 1 increased over the previous year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

Student enrollment in Richland County’s only school district grew by 2.7% in the 2022-23 school year.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Douglas County in September?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

Cities within Douglas County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of September.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jasper County in week ending Oct. 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clay County in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$174,348 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

In July, Effingham County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 administrators rank 21st lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

Administrators in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 earn an average of $73,456 per year, ranking 21st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 17

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City of Effingham City Council met Sept. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 17

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City of Newton City Council met Sept. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 17

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2024

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lawrence County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Effingham County taxpayers give $207,221 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2024

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

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2024

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Effingham County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.