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Lawrence County saw 23.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 36.1% of income in Lawrence County, a 23.2% surge from 12.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Coles County schools welcomed 5,517 students in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Coles County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Lawrence County as of March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Lawrence County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Jasper County as of March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Fire Protection Districts in Homer, Greenup, and Paris' awarded small equipment grants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Adam Niemerg, the state representative for Illinois House District 102, announced that several fire protection departments in his district have been awarded more than $50,000 in grants to purchase new equipment.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Effingham County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

There were eight offenders living in Effingham County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Village of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission met April 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Village of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, April 3

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Alah high school shares community updates and sports events

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School recently communicated about its food pantry availability and upcoming softball and baseball games.

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Political tensions rise as Illinois debates homeschooling regulations and economic policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

In recent weeks, the Democratic supermajority in Illinois has faced criticism from Republican lawmakers for what they describe as undermining efforts to improve the state's economic condition.

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Effingham County: Cities registered 27 lawyers in good standing as of February

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Cities within Effingham County recorded 27 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February.

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Q4 2024 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Douglas County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

There was one offender living in Douglas County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'The Secretary of State has officially extended the IRP renewal deadline' due to long wait times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, the state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that feedback from constituents regarding long wait times to renew vehicle plates for the International Registration Plan (IRP) has led to an extended renewal deadline.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Edgar County as of March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Edgar County as of the week ending March 16.

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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Effingham County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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State Rep. Chris Miller: 'Despite rising demand, Pritzker has proposed a 31% funding cut for cover crop insurance'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative for Illinois House District 101, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker should consider reducing funding for illegal immigrants instead of the cover crop insurance subsidy.

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Cities in Effingham County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Effingham County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1

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Paris school district election ballot adheres to state guidelines

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Paris, Ill. – The Paris (Crestwood) Community Unit School District #4 has come under scrutiny due to public uncertainty about the election process this spring.

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Teacher arrested for criminal sexual assault in Edgar County, held without bail

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Michael Lowery, a teacher currently with the Martinsville School District in Illinois, was arrested on allegations of criminal sexual assault.

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City of Mattoon City Council met April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, April 1