East Central Reporter

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in East Central Illinois this week.

Crawford County districts used up to 24% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

School districts in Crawford County carried over $15.4 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 24% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Edgar County taxpayers give $47,651 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Family & kids event this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 7-13

Don't miss out on this family & kids event happening in East Central Illinois this week.

Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee met July 28

Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee met Monday, July 28

Village of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 4

Village of Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 4

Home sales in Edgar County in week ending Aug. 30

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cumberland County taxpayers give $73,620 in County School Facility Tax in June

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

Douglas County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 used the largest share of its debt limit in Douglas County during fiscal year 2024, at 10.6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Home sales during week ending Aug. 30 in Coles County

There were 13 reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

How many inmates sentenced in Shelby County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Shelby County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

School events this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 7-13

The following school events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this week.

Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 30 home sales in Crawford County

There were 10 reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

$40,861 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Clay County

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Clay County convicted of a property crime released on parole

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Clay 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.

GoKnights shares fundraiser details and athletic results for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s Twitter account #GoKnights highlighted recent student initiatives and sports achievements in posts dated September 5 and September 6, 2025.

Effingham County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

School districts in Effingham County carried over $41 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 27.8% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Clark County residents pay $41,903 in County Sales Tax in June

In June, Clark County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

GoKnights shares soccer, volleyball updates and school announcements for early September

#GoKnights posted soccer and volleyball results along with school announcements on September 4 and 5, 2025.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Coles County convicted of a crime against a person released on parole