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Friday, November 15, 2024

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Illinois orchards welcome visitors for fall festivities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2024

Across the state, orchards are opening their gates to visitors eager to enjoy crisp autumn days filled with apple picking, hayrides, and tasty treats.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Sept. 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shelby County man sentenced under plea deal for double homicide

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2024

In 2019, Deven Barger was arrested for the murder of his unborn child and girlfriend, whom he shot in the face with a sawed-off shotgun. Since July 8, 2019, Barger has been held in Shelby County Jail awaiting trial. At the time of his arrest, State’s Attorney Gina Vonderheide charged Barger with Class M charges, which if convicted would require him to serve his full sentence without the possibility of good behavior credit.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Crawford County in week ending Aug. 31?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Clay County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 31

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois Supreme Court reviews local court authority under SAFE-T Act

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial.

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Governor Pritzker signs bill affecting employer use of E-Verify in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2024

Governor Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 0508 into law, introducing new requirements for Illinois businesses. The legislation, supported by progressive Democrats, impacts employers' use of the E-Verify system to determine if job applicants or current employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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9 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Edgar County as of Q2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

There were nine lawyers in good standing in cities within Edgar County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Lawrence County in August compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

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

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Cumberland County collects $16,110 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

In June, Cumberland County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Altamont City Council met September 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

City of Altamont City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, September 9.

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Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Sept. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 11

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Illinois House Republicans commemorate 23rd anniversary of September 11 attacks

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

Twenty-three years ago, on a September morning that seemed like any other, America was forever changed. It is a day etched into the collective memory of all, a day when the world stood still, watching as the unthinkable unfolded. The events of September 11, 2001, shook the nation to its core but also revealed the indomitable spirit of a country bound together by resilience, courage, and unity.

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Patriot Day honors lives lost on September 11th

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

On Patriot Day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th. “Let’s come together as one to honor the memories of those we lost and to support one another with kindness and strength. And let’s do everything we can to ensure it can never happen again.” #neverforget

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Aug. 31

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Crawford County in week ending Aug. 31?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Crawford County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Coles County in week ending Aug. 31

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022-23 school year, white students had highest representation in Jasper County schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2024

In Jasper County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Crawford County taxpayers give $25,810 in County Sales Tax in June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2024

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

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Discrepancies arise in reporting on Shelby County Court hearing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2024

The Shelby County Court hearing on State’s Attorney Woolery’s subpoenas to the County Board Chairman and the contracted auditing firm concluded with the court quashing the subpoenas and auditing State’s Attorney Woolery’s MX cases. However, local residents might not be aware of this outcome based on reports from their local newspaper.