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Clay County collects $63,223 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

In January, Clay County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Mar. 30?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central Township of Penn: Precinct Penn residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 48 voters in Central Township of Penn: Precinct Penn cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2022: Paris Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 566th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

Administrators in Paris Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $97,867 per year, ranking 566th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Miller Calls for Full Transparency from Democrats Over Budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

Rep. Miller has demanded full transparency from the Democrats over the budget, expressing his frustration with the lack of openness in the process. In a statement on Thursday, April 4th, Rep. Miller emphasized, "We Deserve Transparency."Governor Pritzker's proposed $51 billion budget has sparked controversy, with Rep. Miller criticizing the secretive nature of the budget discussions. He stated, "like usual, the Republicans and the general public will know nothing about the budget until hours before it’s passed." Rep. Miller accused the Democrats of hiding behind closed...

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Niemerg Passes Bill Out of Ag Committee to Cut Gov’t Regulation & Costs for Meat Processing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) successfully advanced House Bill 2601 out of the Agriculture and Conservation Committee this week. The bill aims to reduce government regulation and costs for meat processing in Illinois, with unanimous support from various agricultural organizations.Niemerg, the driving force behind the bill, emphasized the importance of this legislation for farmers in Illinois. He stated, “This is an issue for farmers in my district and around the state who process meat. The change in the law will help cut back on government redundancy and...

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Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met March 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2024

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28.

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Jasper County collects $273,222 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

In 2022, Jasper County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Mar. 30?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 administrators rank 558th in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Administrators in Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 earn an average of $98,030 per year, ranking 558th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 105.4% more than teachers in Effingham Community Unit School District 40

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 was $116,372 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,643, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Crawford County in March compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Crawford County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Rose: Precinct Rose 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 444 voters in Central Township of Rose: Precinct Rose 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Clay County residents paid $113,696 in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Douglas County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

There were four offenders living in Douglas County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Mattoon residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Mattoon residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Illinoisans Value Good Morels Found During Spring

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Illinoisans eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring not just for the warmer weather but for the thrill of morel hunting season. These elusive mushrooms, known for their nutty flavor and meaty texture, are a delicacy highly valued by locals and chefs alike.The Midwest, particularly central and southern Illinois, has become a hotspot for morel enthusiasts, earning the region the title of the "morel mushroom capital of the world." Families and nature lovers flock to wooded forests in search of these prized fungi, turning the hunt into a popular pastime complete with...

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Halbrook, Sheriff Kuhns Testify on Preventing Construction Zone Tragedies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

Rep. Halbrook presented legislation in the Illinois House Transportation-Regulation, Roads and Bridges this week to enhance safety in highway construction zones across the state. Halbrook, alongside Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns, discussed House Bill 5422 in the committee, aiming to improve information sharing between various stakeholders involved in construction projects to prevent tragedies like the one near Teutopolis last September."Traveling through an active construction zone is always going to involve some risk, but we can work together to minimize the chance...

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Clay County residents pay $33,939 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

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

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Rep. Niemerg Fights for “Tip Wage” Workers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 4, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has taken a stand in support of service industry workers by opposing House Bill 5345, which seeks to eliminate the tip credit in Illinois. The bill, if passed, could have detrimental effects on both employees and consumers, prompting Niemerg to urge workers and the public to voice their opposition to their state representatives and senators.Speaking out against the proposed legislation, Rep. Adam Niemerg highlighted the negative impact it could have on service industry workers, stating, "This proposal is so bad for service...