East Central Reporter Reports Stories

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.6% of Clay County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

Clay County districts had 36 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Douglas County in week ending Nov. 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Olney Police Pension Board met Nov. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

City of Olney Police Pension Board met Wednesday, Nov. 13

City of Newton City Council Oct. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

City of Newton City Council Tuesday, Oct. 15

City of Watseka City Council met Nov. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Iroquois County Board met Nov. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

Iroquois County Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12

Illinois appeals after court overturns state firearms ban

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2024

Illinois has filed a notice of appeal following a district court's decision to strike down the state's firearms ban.

Clark County Education: 65 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in Clark County school districts identified as multiracial.

Coles County had 28 lawyers in good standing in October

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

There were 28 lawyers in good standing in cities within Coles County as of October.

Cumberland County residents pay $8,066 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

In August, Cumberland County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Effingham County in week ending Nov. 2?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 92.5% of Effingham County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

Effingham County districts had 4,544 white students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Nov. 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Shelby County in week ending Nov. 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Nov. 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Edgar County residents pay $121,913 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

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

Crawford County home valuations fell in September compared to the same period in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2024

In September, the median sale price of a home in Crawford County fell by $43,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.