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How many H-2A petitions made by East Central Reporter publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the East Central Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Halbrook introduces legislative package targeting energy costs in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced a series of bills in the Illinois House aimed at addressing energy costs and reliability across the state.

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$561,476 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Crawford County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, Crawford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Week ending Oct. 4: 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Effingham County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Adam Niemerg shares views on local events and judiciary concerns in recent social media posts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

Adam Niemerg, state representative for Illinois' 102nd House District, posted about a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk and voiced concerns regarding judicial actions in Illinois on September 23 and September 25, 2025.

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Edgar County residents pay $172,043 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

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

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Effingham County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

There were six offenders living in Effingham County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Douglas County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

There were three offenders living in Douglas County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Week ending Oct. 4: 1 inmate sentenced in Edgar County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Edgar County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Crawford County residents pay $355,715 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

In 2024, Crawford County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School shares updates on homecoming and golf via #GoKnights

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

#GoKnights posted several announcements for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School on September 24, including a reminder about homecoming parade entries and recognition of the girls golf team's success.

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315 Black students enrolled in Coles County districts in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.5% of students enrolled in Coles County school districts identified as Black.

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Lawrence County residents pay $24,707 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

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

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Miller criticizes governor pritzker’s fiscal management and increased illinois state spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has criticized Governor JB Pritzker’s approach to state spending and fiscal management, stating that the governor’s policies have negatively affected Illinois residents and businesses.

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FOIA request sent to Richland County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Richland County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Lawrence County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Lawrence County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Coles County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Coles County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Jasper County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Jasper County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Shelby County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Shelby County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.