East Central Reporter Reports Stories

Jasper County taxpayers give $72,392 in County School Facility Tax in June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2024

In June, Jasper County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jasper County in week ending Sept. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Neoga City Council met Sept. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

City of Neoga City Council Monday, Sept. 23,

City of Olney City Council met Sept. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Cumberland County in August?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Cumberland County in August compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Clark County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Cumberland County as of Q2?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

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

3 gas stations in cities throughout Effingham County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Marshall Community Unit School District 2C administrators rank 319th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Marshall Community Unit School District 2C earn an average of $99,985 per year, ranking 319th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Richland County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

Richland County residents paid $307,435 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

Rep. Miller attends Charleston DMV ribbon cutting after renovations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

The Charleston DMV was temporarily closed from Sept. 16-20 while renovations took place. The facility is now back to normal operations after their ribbon cutting today, and Rep. Miller was happy to join the celebration of “One-Stop-Shop.” The new renovations will reduce wait times and increase efficiency. In addition, updated signage was placed around the facility to create a more logical flow and help customers know where to go.

Rep. Miller hosts roundtable with police chiefs on public safety

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) recently hosted a Public Safety Roundtable event in Mattoon, Illinois. The meeting included police chiefs from the 101st district and aimed to discuss the SAFE-T Act, mental health issues, and strategies for improving public safety in Illinois communities.