East Central Reporter

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

Richland County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

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

Effingham County schools welcomed 4,824 students in 2023-24 school year

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

Richland County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.1% of income in Richland County, providing an average of $2,654 per capita to residents.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Village of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission met April 3

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

Alah high school shares community updates and sports events

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

Political tensions rise as Illinois debates homeschooling regulations and economic policies

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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