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Cumberland County residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

Cumberland County residents paid $86,945 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Jasper County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jasper County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Q2: Cities within Crawford County recorded 11 lawyers in good standing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

Cities within Crawford County recorded 11 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2024.

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Effingham County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in Effingham County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Clay County residents pay $62,652 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

In June, Clay County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Chris Miller achieves perfect voting record for small business

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) has achieved a 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This rating underscores Rep. Miller’s dedication to supporting local businesses in Illinois and fostering economic growth.

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Effingham County Regional Airport breaks ground for expansion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

The Effingham County Regional Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate its expansion. This project has been in the works for years but recently received the necessary funding to move forward.

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Illinois lawmakers receive perfect scores from TMA for supporting manufacturers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

Thank you to the Technology & Manufacturing Association for the recognition! I appreciate your advocating for these important businesses in our communities that create good jobs for my constituents. You can learn more about the TMA here.

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IDNR advises on wildfire prevention as prescribed burns continue

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

Periods of warm, dry, and windy weather can lead to the dangers of wildfires in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges residents to become more vigilant and educated on wildfire safety to prevent incidents. In the last decade, there have been instances of large fires at state park properties.

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Charges dropped except one in cemetery destruction case

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

On September 5, 2024, Shelby County reported a significant development in the case involving Steven Decker. Decker faced multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for driving through a cemetery in Moweaqua, causing extensive damage to at least 16 headstones.

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Niemerg named to 100% club supporting small & mid-sized manufacturers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2024

The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) has released its 2023 Legislative Scorecard, highlighting that 32 lawmakers in the Illinois House and Senate have voted entirely in favor of small and midsize manufacturers on seven key pieces of legislation impacting the manufacturing sector.

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Clay County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

Clay County residents paid $111,439 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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$14,957 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Clay County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

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

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Shelby County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

In Shelby County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mattoon residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

Mattoon residents paid $938,758 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Halbrook earns perfect score for supporting Illinois manufacturers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

Rep. Halbrook has received a 100% score for his support of small and mid-size manufacturers in Illinois, according to the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA). "Rep. Halbrook proudly supports our small and mid-size manufacturers in Illinois," stated a representative from his office.

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Federal judge rules concealed carry ban on public transit unconstitutional

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 4, 2024

A federal judge has ruled a state law unconstitutional, which bans concealed firearms from public transit systems. According to Capitol News Illinois, the ruling applies only to the four individuals who challenged it in court; the law remains in effect for others.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clark County in week ending Aug. 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clark County in week ending Aug. 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Effingham County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.