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Prairie State Taxes: Crawford County residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

Crawford County residents paid $108,188 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Richland County collects $184,872 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

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

How much did Coles County spend on football teams in 2024?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

Coles County's two colleges spent $4,464,282 on their football teams in 2024, a 17.1%% increase over the previous year.

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met October 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 15

City of Newton City Council met Sept. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Jasper County Board met Sept. 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

Jasper County Board met Thursday, Sept. 18

City of Flora City Council met Sept. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

City of Effingham City Council met Sept. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

City of Arcola City Council met Sept. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

City of Olney City Council met Sept. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Sept. 15.

State Rep. Miller: Gov. Pritzker is 'pathetic, embarrassing, and has become the real threat to Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative from Illinois, said that federal immigration enforcement plays a crucial role in protecting communities.

Chris Miller criticizes Democrats over Operation Midway Blitz debate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) has criticized Illinois Democrats for their comments regarding Operation Midway Blitz and political violence in the state.

Douglas County collects $101,775 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

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

GoKnights posts announcements and recognizes student achievements on October 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

On October 17, #GoKnights—the official account for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School—shared multiple updates including general announcements and recognition of Brynlee Moore as Rotary Student of the Month.

Illinois: Richland County's football teams budget remained the same in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Richland County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

Clay County ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Clay County residents paid $125,616 in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

GoKnights highlights student achievements and events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 17, 2025

#GoKnights posted updates about Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s construction class fundraiser, volleyball results, and recognition for student-athlete Marcus Otto on October 16–17, 2025.