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Rep. Chris Miller criticizes new Illinois green energy bill over cost concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) criticized Illinois House Democrats after the passage of Senate Bill 25, a green energy bill that he says will increase costs for families and businesses in Illinois.

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$32,944 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

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

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Niemerg votes against bill limiting immigration enforcement at certain facilities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) voted against House Bill 1312, which aims to restrict federal immigration enforcement in certain locations such as hospitals, courthouses, college campuses, and childcare facilities.

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Douglas County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

In Douglas County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jasper County residents pay $89,327 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

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

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Niemerg hosts Norwegian exchange student as House Page at Illinois Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg, who serves on the Education Policy Committee, hosted Victoria “Tori” Ellingsen as his House Page at the Illinois Capitol on October 29, 2025.

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2023-24 School Year: What was most represented ethnicity in Jasper County schools?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

In Jasper County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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This November's family and kids events in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in East Central Illinois this month.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on sanctuary policies: 'People are getting killed by illegals who have no respect for our laws'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for Illinois Governor, said that the state's sanctuary policies have endangered residents following a fatal crash involving undocumented immigrants.

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Most claims in Sen. Hastings lawsuit against political rivals dismissed; sanctions hearing set

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings’s lawsuit against several political opponents has been mostly dismissed by a Cook County court, with only certain claims allowed to proceed and a hearing scheduled to consider possible sanctions.

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Halbrook invites Bishop Kyle Blackerby for House session opening prayer

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 30, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) invited Bishop Kyle Blackerby, senior pastor at Catch the Fire Church in Cowden, to deliver the opening prayer on the House Floor before a recent legislative session in Springfield. “I was pleased...

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Jasper County collects $27,230 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 29, 2025

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

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Crawford County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 29, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Crawford County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Niemerg opposes Senate Bill 25 over concerns about rising energy costs

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 29, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) opposed Senate Bill 25, which recently passed the Illinois House without any Republican votes.

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Which former East Central Illinois area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 29, 2025

These former East Central Illinois high school stars set for games on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Richland County taxpayers give $92,001 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

In August, Richland County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Lawrence County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

In Lawrence County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Holiday Festival aims to raise funds for cancer center expansion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

As Sarah Bush Lincoln plans to expand its Regional Cancer Center, the SBL Health Foundation has announced that the 2025 Holiday Festival will support a new Capital Campaign called "Expanding Hope."

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Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 28.

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ICE lodges detainer after fatal crash involving Coles County board member

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that it has lodged an arrest detainer for Edwin Pacheco-Meza, a 34-year-old undocumented immigrant from Honduras, who is accused of causing the deaths of Michael Clayton, a Coles County...