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Audit reveals spending issues in Poplar Grove

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

The Village of Poplar Grove, Illinois, has received a preliminary report from a forensic audit examining credit card expenditures between 2019 and 2023. The audit was conducted during the terms of Owen Costanza, who served as village president until 2021, and Don Sattler, who assumed the role after Costanza lost the election.

Village of Robbins passes unlawful compensation ordinance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

The Village of Robbins, Illinois, has enacted a new ordinance regarding the compensation of elected officials that contravenes state law. The ordinance was passed by the Board of Trustees on October 1, 2024.

Concerns rise over Mahomet Aquifer safety amid new carbon sequestration legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

The Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source for over half of east-central Illinois' population, has been under scrutiny due to recent legislative changes and environmental concerns. Designated as a "Sole Source Aquifer" by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2015, it serves nearly one million residents across 15 counties.

Questions arise over handling of child porn case in Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has led to scrutiny over the handling of a child pornography case in Shelby County. The FOIA request, which included media inquiries directed at the Shelby County State’s Attorney, resulted in what was perceived as an improper denial of records. This denial is currently under review by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) office due to alleged violations.

Court disputes legality of Shelby County's use of private counsel

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2024

Several years ago, concerns were raised about the legality of Shelby County's hiring of private counsel and paying them with public funds. The issue was highlighted in a recent court session where Judge Brian Kibler emphasized that county officials cannot legally hire private attorneys for representation.

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Audit reveals spending issues in Poplar Grove

Village of Robbins passes unlawful compensation ordinance

Concerns rise over Mahomet Aquifer safety amid new carbon sequestration legislation

Questions arise over handling of child porn case in Shelby County

Court disputes legality of Shelby County's use of private counsel

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Clay County in week ending Oct. 12

Enrollment in East Richland Community Unit School District 1 increased over the previous year

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Douglas County in September?

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 12

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Oct. 12

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clay County in week ending Oct. 12

$174,348 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Effingham County

Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 administrators rank 21st lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 17

City of Effingham City Council met Sept. 17

City of Newton City Council met Sept. 17

Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

1 gas station in cities throughout Lawrence County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

Effingham County taxpayers give $207,221 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

State Representative Adam Niemerg: 'To date, there are 436 people who have signed the petition to Save our State Flag'

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