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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

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Richland County residents pay $33,649 in County Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

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

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North Clay Community Unit School District 25 students suspended 16 times during 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

There were 16 incidents of students being suspended in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Family & kids event this week in East Central Illinois : Aug. 3-9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Clay County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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North Clay Community Unit School District 25 taxpayers faced $12.5 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

North Clay Community Unit School District 25's outstanding school debt reached $12.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $2,299,060 per student.

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 4 inmates sentenced in Effingham County during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

There are four inmates sentenced in Effingham County set to be released from prison in August.

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East Oakland-Morgan Township Board faces scrutiny over unauthorized compensation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

During a review of records from the East Oakland/Morgan Multi-Township, it was discovered that the board established additional compensation for themselves.

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Former Senate candidate's arraignment set on solicitation/murder-for-hire charge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The arraignment for former U.S. Senate candidate Allison Salinas is scheduled for August 7, 2025, at 1:45 p.m. in Tazewell County, Illinois.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crawford County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Milton Township faces investigation over distracted driver safety program contract

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

Milton Township in Illinois is currently the subject of criminal investigations.

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Religious meetings this week in East Central Illinois : Aug. 3-9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in East Central Illinois this week.

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Illinois officials debate causes behind rising electricity prices

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

Energy prices are set to rise for many Illinois residents following the latest capacity auction by PJM Interconnection.

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Douglas County saw 9.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Douglas County, a 9.8% surge from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Richland County in week ending July 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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August: 2 inmates sentenced in Edgar County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Edgar County set to be released from prison in August.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Edgar County in week ending July 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Coles County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many inmates sentenced in Richland County will be released during week ending Aug. 9?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Richland County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Analysis: Crawford County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

Property owners in Crawford County paid 1.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by East Central Reporter.

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Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 taxpayers faced $13.7 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2025

Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 had the highest outstanding school debt among Coles County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.