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September: 2 inmates sentenced in Coles County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Coles County set to be released from prison in September.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Cumberland County convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Cumberland County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Crawford County in week ending Aug. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clark County in week ending Aug. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Edgar County residents pay $158,199 in County School Facility Tax in June

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

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

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Judge Matthew Sullivan faces DUI charge; court sets next hearing for September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

Edgar County Judge Matthew Sullivan was arrested on August 16, 2025, in Coles County for charges including driving under the influence, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor by a driver.

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Inside Crawford Memorial Hospital Foundation—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

Crawford Memorial Hospital Foundation was approved to receive two grants totaling $200,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois Rep. Chris Miller criticizes state energy policy; highlights local communities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has voiced strong criticism of the state’s current energy and economic policies, calling for an end to what he terms the “Green New Scam.” Miller argues that efforts by Governor J.B. Pritzker and...

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Pritzker disputes need for National Guard amid debate over Illinois crime

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

JB Pritzker has dismissed claims that crime is a significant issue in Chicago and across Illinois, despite ongoing concerns from some community members.

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Which ex-East Central Illinois area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

The week starting Monday, Sept. 1 will feature action from these former East Central Illinois area high school stars.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Douglas County in week ending Aug. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois: Windsor Community Unit School District 1 owed $115,447 in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

Windsor Community Unit School District 1 had the lowest outstanding school debt among Shelby County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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September: 2 inmates sentenced in Clay County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Clay County set to be released from prison in September.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Douglas County during week ending Sept. 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Douglas County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Coles County in week ending Aug. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former Milton Township supervisor scrutinized over unlawful traffic ticketing contract

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

A former Milton Township supervisor, John Monino, is under scrutiny after videos surfaced in which he discussed an unlawful contract that allowed the township to issue traffic tickets.

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Q2 Recap: 4 parolees from Shelby County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Shelby County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $170,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Aug. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.