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Shelby County Vice Chairman resigns amid audit-related frustrations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2024

The Shelby County Vice Chairman, Mark Bennett, has resigned from the county board. In his resignation email, Bennett expressed frustration with the lack of adherence to procedures and policies revealed by audits over the past four years. He stated, "For which in the last four years the audits have disclosed procedures and policies with which need to be followed and an unwillingness by many of those employed by Shelby County, as well as the public, to accept these changes. The Constitution comes first and foremost."

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Mahomet Aquifer faces contamination concerns amid new carbon sequestration legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2024

The Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source for over half the population in east-central Illinois, was designated as a "Sole Source Aquifer" by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2015. This designation aims to safeguard nearly one million Illinois residents who depend on it for their primary drinking water supply.

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Illinois archery deer season begins with safety reminders from state officials

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2024

Illinois' archery deer season has begun, and the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters about important dates, regulations, and safety practices. The department emphasizes the need for hunters to be aware of these guidelines as they participate in the season.

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Lawrence County: Cities registered 6 lawyers in good standing as of September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2024

Cities within Lawrence County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of September.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cumberland County in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Home prices in Coles County increased

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2024 in Coles County rose by $11,500, while total sales decreased by 14%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Douglas County in week ending Oct. 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cumberland County in week ending Oct. 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which Douglas County district enrolled most students in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Arthur Community Unit School District 305 experienced the largest enrollment among Douglas County school districts.

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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Cumberland County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Cumberland County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Clark County in week ending Oct. 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Edgar County taxpayers give $35,234 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

In July, Edgar County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Analysis: Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A administrators rank 53rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

Administrators in Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A earn an average of $81,029 per year, ranking 53rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending Oct. 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shelby County assessments face scrutiny over alleged improper practices

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

The Shelby County Supervisor of Assessments, Debbie Dunnaway, is at the center of a controversy regarding property assessment practices. Concerns have been raised about the use of Certificates of Error that were allegedly pre-signed by Board of Review members or signed on their behalf by employees in the Supervisor's office. This practice has been criticized for bypassing the independent review role intended for the Board.

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City of Flora City Council met Sept. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Sept. 16

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ADM suspends CO2 injections after second leak detected

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 16, 2024

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) in Decatur, Illinois, has halted carbon dioxide injections following the discovery of a second leak in one of its wells. This comes after Illinois Democrats passed Senate Bill 1289 earlier this year, enabling the state to establish permitting regulations for carbon capture, transport, and sequestration. Critics argue that such projects pose significant risks to both human safety and the environment.

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Coles County home prices rose in August 2024 compared to August 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2024

In August, the median sale price of a home in Coles County rose by $8,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 2.4%.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which Effingham County district enrolled most students in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 15, 2024

Effingham Community Unit School District 40 stood out in Effingham County with 2,245 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.