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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Effingham County collects $113,390 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1% of Richland County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Richland County school districts identified as Black.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 15.1% of Douglas County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.1% of students enrolled in Douglas County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.2% of Clark County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In Clark County school districts, 52 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Cumberland County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

There was one offender living in Cumberland County who was 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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Sarah Bush Lincoln patient recovers from heart attack with help from cardiac team

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

After suffering a heart attack last November, Villa Grove resident Joe (Chuck) Gillins credits the staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln for helping him recover and return to his hobby of restoring tractors.

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First Mid donates $25K for new Sarah Bush Lincoln Specialty Pavilion in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

First Mid Bank & Trust has contributed $25,000 to support the construction of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Specialty Pavilion in Effingham.

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Blaine Wilhour announces October traveling office hours for district constituents

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced the schedule for his Traveling Office Hours Program in October.

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Illinois House Republicans push bills targeting sanctuary policies amid harvest season

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

Corn and soybean harvesting is underway in Illinois, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting that 12% of corn fields and 9% of soybean fields have been harvested as of early this week.

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Halbrook introduces resolution for statewide Day of the Bible observance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook has introduced a resolution to designate September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in Illinois.

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This October's family and kids events in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in East Central Illinois this month.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clay County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

There were six offenders living in Clay 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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Family and kids event this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in East Central Illinois this week.

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Edgar County collects $21,386 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

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

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How many Black students were enrolled in Lawrence County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

In Lawrence County school districts, 21 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kaskaskia College celebrates 85 years with focus on digital anatomy education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

On Saturday, Kaskaskia College marked its 85th anniversary with an event at its Centralia campus.

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Crawford County Education: 60 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.2% of students enrolled in Crawford County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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City of Martinsville City Council met Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 27.

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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Aug. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 25.

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Village of Noble Village Board met Aug. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, Aug. 25.