East Central Reporter

Week ending Feb. 2: 1 new registered sex offender living in Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Effingham County in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Shelby County in week ending Feb. 15?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Casey City Council met Feb. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

City of Casey City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 18

City of Effingham City Council met Feb. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 18

Jasper County Board met Feb. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

Jasper County Board met Tuesday, Feb. 18

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Feb. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 18

Halbrook criticizes state budget address for increased spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook from Shelbyville expressed his concerns regarding the Governor's State of the State and Budget Address during a press conference.

Rep. Chris Miller criticizes state budget after Governor Pritzker's address

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller from Hindsboro expressed his concerns following Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address delivered to the General Assembly.

SC3F donates $1K to Sarah Bush Lincoln's Heart Center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

SC3F Wealth Management Group has contributed $1,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, specifically for the hospital's Heart Center.

Rep. Wilhour criticizes Gov. Pritzker after State of the State address

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher City, expressed strong criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker following the governor's State of the State and Budget address.

Halbrook comments on Illinois' focus on renewable energy investments

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

During a committee hearing on Tuesday evening, State Representative Brad Halbrook commented on the Illinois Commerce Commission's emphasis on renewable energy investments.

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond shares updates on school activities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School actively communicates via social media with recent posts dated February 18 and February 19 by #GoKnights.

Rep. Niemerg criticizes Gov. Pritzker's focus on Trump over Illinois issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg criticized Governor JB Pritzker's recent State of the State Address, stating that the governor's focus on former President Donald Trump does not address Illinois' pressing issues.

Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Cumberland County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County in the week ending Feb. 2 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Effingham County collects $64,838 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2025

In November 2024, Effingham County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jasper County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Jasper County in January.

From Chambana Sun

Sen. Rose: ‘Madigan ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state’

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 days ago

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) said former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan "ruled with an iron fist which has effectively destroyed a once great state."