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Test expectations: How many Oblong Community Unit School District 4 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.3% of Oblong Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former fire district trustee misses restitution payment deadline

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

On June 16, 2025, Kyley Willison, a former fire district trustee, failed to meet the required amount for his first restitution payment as part of his guilty plea and sentencing.

Senior fair returns successfully at Effingham Armory

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg, representing Dieterich, Illinois, announced the successful return of a senior fair held at the Effingham National Guard Armory.

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Pritzker prepared for arrest over sanctuary policy defense

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made a strong statement regarding his stance on sanctuary policies.

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Blaine Wilhour criticizes Governor Pritzker's budget decisions and policy approaches

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

Blaine Wilhour has taken to social media to express strong opinions about Governor J.B. Pritzker's fiscal policies in Illinois and broader social issues concerning children's welfare.

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Brennyn Cutts, former Cumberland High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Tuesday, June 17 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2025

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C administrators rank 183rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

Administrators in Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C earn an average of $95,735 per year, ranking 183rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q3: 8 inmates sentenced in Douglas County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

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

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Clark County taxpayers give $39,911 in County Sales Tax in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

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

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14.1% of Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.1% of the students in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Douglas County in week ending June 7?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Crawford County home prices fall in April 2025 compared to April 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Crawford County fell by $30,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 10.3%.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Clay County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.5% of Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised less than 1% of Coles County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Coles County schools identified as Asian.

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How many inmates sentenced in Edgar County will be released during July?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

There are three inmates sentenced in Edgar County set to be released from jail in July.

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How many white students were enrolled in Edgar County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

In Edgar County schools, 2,396 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Effingham City Council met June 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, June 17

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City of Mattoon City Council met June 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, June 17

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Madigan sentenced to 7.5 years for bribery and fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2025

Last Friday, Michael J. Madigan, the longest-serving Speaker of the Illinois House, was sentenced by Judge Blakey to 7.5 years in prison and ordered to pay $2.5 million in restitution.