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City of Olney City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

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City of Marshall City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2025

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

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Prairie State Taxes: Cumberland County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Cumberland County residents paid $112,617 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Richland County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Richland County residents paid $387,174 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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SC3F Wealth Management donates $25,000 to Sarah Bush Lincoln Effingham Specialty Pavilion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

SC3F Wealth Management Group has contributed $25,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Effingham Specialty Pavilion, a healthcare facility currently being built at 905 N. Maple Street.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person 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.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Shelby County during week ending Sept. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Shelby County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Douglas County collects $75,054 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

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

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Edgar County schools held over $13 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Paris-Union School District 95 used the largest share of its debt limit in Edgar County during fiscal year 2024, at 6.2% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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GoKnights posts school updates and volleyball news for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

#GoKnights shared multiple updates about Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School on September 12, 2025, including volleyball news and announcements.

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Miller files impeachment articles accusing Gov. JB Pritzker of inciting violence

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has filed articles of impeachment against Governor JB Pritzker, citing statements made by the governor that Miller claims incite violence and violate the duties of his office.

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Which high school alumni from East Central Illinois area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

These former East Central Illinois area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 15.

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Cumberland County schools held over $10.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

School districts in Cumberland County carried over $10.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 34.9% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Douglas County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Douglas 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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Shelby County ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Shelby County residents paid $258,479 in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Richland County taxpayers give $193,562 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Lawrence County residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Lawrence County residents paid $168,154 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Week ending Sept. 20: 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Effingham County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Illinois remembers victims and impact of September 11 attacks

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks that had a lasting impact on the United States.

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Halbrook introduces bill restricting state financial aid for undocumented immigrants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced House Bill 4118, a measure aimed at restricting financial aid for undocumented immigrants in Illinois.