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Community

11 living veterans in Clark County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Clark County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 11, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Community

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Sign Up For EnerStar's Budget Billing Program

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

Members wanting to eliminate the fluctuations of their monthly electric billing statement are encouraged to sign up for EnerStar's Budget Billing program.

Community

CITY OF FLORA: WNOI Holiday Bazaar

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

The WNOI Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, November 16th 9-3 at FHJHS in Flora!

Community

CITY OF CASEY: Sponsor A Decoration

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

We are so excited to announce that this year, we will be decorating the downtown with beautiful peppermint decorations, while also providing an opportunity for the community to get involved with Candy Canes on Main.

Local Government

CITY OF NEWMAN: Now Accepting Applications For Recreation Assistant (Part-Time)

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

The City of Newman is accepting applications for one Recreation Assistant position to perform a variety of work in conducting activities in connection with recreation programs and performs related work as required.

Community

CITY OF NEWTON: Public Hearing To Discuss The Public Act 101-0027, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019, at 6:30 PM in the Newton High School Auditorium at 201 W. End Ave., Newton, Illinois to discuss at the Public Act 101-0027

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Rep. Bailey Promotes the Central U.S. “ShakeOut” on Earthquake Preparedness

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2019

Rep. Bailey Promotes the Central U.S. “ShakeOut” on Earthquake Preparedness

Politics

Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County express frustrations to member of property tax task force

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 18, 2019

James DiNaso, a member of the Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County, fears that Illinois politicians' recent posturing about property-tax reform is just a lot of talk.

From South Central Reporter

Politicians' greed at the root of pension crisis, exorbitant tax rates and outmigration, Rep. Wilhour says

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) says the reason people are fleeing the state in record numbers is quite simple.

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

City of Altamont City Council met August 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2019

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Aug. 26.

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met September 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2019

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 30.

City of Altamont City Council met September 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2019

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Sept. 9.

Community

Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County hosting legislative hearing

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 15, 2019

Property owners and renters alike are invited to attend a Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County Legislative Hearing today at 6 p.m.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey to the 61 percent who want out of Illinois: 'Let's vote the tax-hikers out of office'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Freshman Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is urging voters to join the fight against Springfield Democrats' destructive tax-and-spend policies.

State Government

Gloves will be off at Coles County hearing tonight over cooked up property tax assessments, watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 15, 2019

Illinois’ leading government watchdog is predicting a showdown tonight during a legislative hearing in Coles County over a move by the county to increase its borrowing power by artificially inflating property values.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer rallies constituents to participate in 'Wall of Honor' Veterans Day tribute

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is enlisting the aid of his constituents to ensure that military veterans across the state get the recognition they deserve on Veterans Day.

From Macon Reporter

Lawmakers' 'window-dressing' not enough to keep tax-burdened Illinoisans at home, Rep. Halbrook says

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) laments a growing trend in Illinois to which no state would want to lay claim.

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met September 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2019

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met 5 p.m. Monday, September 30.