East Central Reporter

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 418 voters in Central Township of Elbridge: Precinct Elbridge cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Flora Community Unit School District 35 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Flora Community Unit School District 35 was $98,608 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,492, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Jasper County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 725th in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

Administrators in Jasper County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $89,301 per year, ranking 725th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

$11,075 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 201 voters in Central W Township of Young America: Precinct Young America 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Progressive IL Democrats Target Single-Family Zoning Law

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

Progressive Democrats in Illinois are pushing for a significant change in zoning laws that would impact single-family housing in the state. House Bill 4795, introduced by Representative Kam Buckner, aims to eliminate single-family zoning areas in Illinois' largest cities. The proposed legislation, known as the Single-Family Zoning Ban Act, would require areas currently zoned for single-family homes to allow for the development of duplexes, triplexes, and other types of multi-family homes.The bill has sparked a debate between supporters who argue that single-family zoning...

Wilhour Opposes Proposed Change to “Tipped Wage” Law in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2024

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, is vehemently opposing House Bill 5345, a proposed change to the law that allows lower hourly wages for Illinoisans who receive cash tips, particularly those in the restaurant and delivery sectors. Wilhour expressed his concerns about the potential consequences of the legislation, stating, “you’re going to see less restaurants, you’re going to see less jobs. The consumers are going to be the ones who pay, that’s who always pays the bill at the end of the day. It’s basically a regressive tax on working people.”Moreover, Wilhour...