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Douglas County residents pay $98,478 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

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

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School administrators earns 71.8% more on average than teachers in Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 was $101,452 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $59,055, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S Township of Madison: Precinct Madison 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 188 voters in Central S Township of Madison: Precinct Madison 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Neoga Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 677th in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

Administrators in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $92,421 per year, ranking 677th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cumberland County taxpayers give $14,092 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

In January, Cumberland County saw an increase in County Sales 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 Apr. 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E City of Olney: Precinct Olney 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 252 voters in Central E City of Olney: Precinct Olney 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Career Conference at Kaskaskia College Helps 8th Graders Learn of Many Options

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

Kaskaskia College recently hosted a career conference that aimed to educate 8th-grade students on various career options available to them. The event, supported by State Rep. Blaine Wilhour’s office, saw the participation of over 1,400 middle school students from Marion, Clinton, and Washington Counties.During the conference, students were introduced to a wide range of career paths, including positions within the legislative branch. They also received valuable information about utilizing online tools such as the ilga.gov and IllinoisJobLink.com websites to explore job...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest e15 gas in week ending Apr. 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of e15 gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Northeastern Township of Olney: Precinct Olney 7 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 722 voters in Northeastern Township of Olney: Precinct Olney 7 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2022: Palestine Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 645th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

Administrators in Palestine Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $93,848 per year, ranking 645th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cumberland County in week ending Apr. 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities in Richland County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Richland County in March compared to the previous month.

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Cumberland County residents pay $15,958 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

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

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How did Central N Township of Preston: Precinct Preston 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 204 voters in Central N Township of Preston: Precinct Preston 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W Township of Noble: Precinct Noble 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 338 voters in Central W Township of Noble: Precinct Noble 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Rep. Wilhour Guest Reader for 1st Graders at Vandalia Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

Rep. Wilhour had the honor of being the guest reader for 1st graders at Vandalia Elementary School. The event took place on April 11, 2024. Expressing his gratitude, Rep. Wilhour stated, "Thank you to Mrs. O’Brien-Schmidt and the Vandalia 1st grade class for inviting me to be the guest reader this morning! I like reading and I love the questions that our kids come up with!"

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City of Mattoon City Council met March 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, March 5

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Who voted in Central Township of Bonpas: Precinct Bonpas during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 200 voters in Central Township of Bonpas: Precinct Bonpas cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Growing Costs of Illegal Immigrants on Illinois Taxpayers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 11, 2024

The cost of providing services to illegal immigrants in Illinois is a significant burden on taxpayers, with an estimated $2.84 billion spent since July 1, 2022. This figure does not even include education expenses or other state and local services. According to repcmiller.com, the Illinois TRUST Act, enacted in 2017, has made Illinois a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants, preventing local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement efforts.Republican lawmakers in Illinois are raising concerns about the prioritization of funding for healthcare...