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Controversy arises over Shelby County's handling of unpaid invoice lawsuit

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

Shelby County's justice system is under scrutiny following a controversial legal case involving unpaid invoices. The county faced a lawsuit from Ed Flynn over these invoices, resulting in a Rule 23 ruling mandating payment. Such rulings do not establish case law and are not subject to Supreme Court appeals.

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Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Sept. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Olney Board of Appeals met Sept. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

City of Olney Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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City of Newton City Council met Sept. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3

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NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Teutopolis crash involving ammonia leak

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the "docket" for its investigation into a fatal crash near Teutopolis in 2023. The incident involved a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia, which overturned and released toxic vapors, resulting in five fatalities and several hospitalizations. A significant portion of the community was evacuated due to the hazardous leak.

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Critics claim Illinois energy policies may increase gas and electric bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2024

Democrats are facing criticism for their energy policies, particularly the "Green New Scam," which some argue is causing financial strain on Illinois residents and businesses. The transition to solar and wind projects has been cited as insufficient in replacing the energy output of coal-powered plants.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lawrence County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Crawford County in week ending Sept. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, 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 Edgar County in week ending Sept. 28?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 201st lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

Administrators in Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $93,780 per year, ranking 201st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Effingham County residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

Effingham County residents paid $455,327 in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per county in July.

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Coles County residents pay $538,334 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

In July, Coles County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Analysis: 90.2% of Douglas County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

More than 9 in 10 Douglas County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Edgar County in week ending Sept. 28?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Newton City Council met October 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

City of Newton City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 1

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Clark County taxpayers give $20,631 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

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

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Shelby County: Cities registered 9 lawyers in good standing as of August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

Cities within Shelby County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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City of Mattoon City Council met Oct. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1

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City of Effingham City Council met Oct. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1