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18.6% of income in Effingham County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 20th in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.6% of income in Effingham County—ranking it 20th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Coles County in week ending June 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shelby County Education: 2,489 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 94.5% of students enrolled in Shelby County schools identified as white.

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2 inmates sentenced in Cumberland County to be released in Q3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Cumberland County during the third quarter of 2025.

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State Rep. Halbrook on Madigan sentencing: 'Justice was served today'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Brad Halbrook, state representative for Illinois House District 107, commented on the recent sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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State Rep. Miller: 'Illinois taxpayers will have spent over $2.5 billion on migrant care by the end of 2025'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Chris Miller, a State Representative from Illinois, said that the state is projected to spend more than $2.5 billion on migrant care by the end of 2025.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Effingham County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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4 inmates sentenced in Douglas County to be released from jail during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

There are four inmates sentenced in Douglas County set to be released from jail in July.

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In 2023-24 school year, 64.8% of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.8% of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Coles County in week ending June 7?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Charleston Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 205th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $97,153 per year, ranking 205th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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14.9% of North Clay Community Unit School District 25 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.9% of the students in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District #4C Budget and Finance Committee met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District #4C Budget and Finance Committee met 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16

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Springfield city council accused of infringing on First Amendment rights

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

The City of Springfield, Illinois, has come under scrutiny for allegedly infringing on First Amendment rights related to free speech and the right to receive information.

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State Rep. Chris Miller criticizes Gov. Pritzker's testimony on immigration policy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker recently testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, addressing Illinois' immigration policies.

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Rep. Halbrook criticizes Illinois' FY26 budget increase under Gov. Pritzker

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook has voiced his opposition to the newly signed Fiscal Year 2026 budget by Governor J.B. Pritzker, which totals $55.2 billion.

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City of Flora City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Flora City Council met Monday, June 16

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City of Casey City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Casey City Council met Monday, June 16

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City of Arcola City Council met June 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, June 16

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Shelby County has changed since 1970

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 16, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in Shelby County, a 14% surge from 10.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.