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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Tuscola City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Olney City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Marshall City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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City of Altamont City Council met Oct. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2025

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Oct. 27.

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2024: 4 coaches at institution in Richland County earned on average $43,388

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The average coaching salary at Olney Central College, the only institution paying coaches during 2024 in Richland County, was $43,388, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

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

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This week's religious gatherings in East Central Illinois : Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in East Central Illinois this week.

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Lawrence County collects $25,596 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

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

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Four Campton Hills police officers indicted on multiple felonies over firearm sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

Four current and former police officers from Campton Hills, Illinois, have been indicted on a total of 70 felony counts related to the unlawful sale of confiscated firearms.

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Family and kids activity scheduled in East Central Illinois for Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in East Central Illinois this week.

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Illinois Route 133 set for $35 million refurbishment under Rebuild Illinois plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

Illinois Route 133 is scheduled for a significant refurbishment in 2026, covering the stretch from the Coles/Douglas County line west to Arcola.

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Illinois State Police cite burden in responding to Dolson Township FOIA; clerk resigns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

The Illinois State Police (ISP) have responded to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding Dolson Township in Clark County.

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Bolingbrook officer involved in road rage incident receives reprimand but faces no charges

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

An off-duty Bolingbrook Police Officer, Sal Davi, was involved in a road rage incident in Oswego, Illinois, in February.

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Coles County State's Attorney faces continued legal scrutiny after failed motions to dismiss

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

A federal lawsuit involving the Coles County State’s Attorney’s office, a staff member, and former Assistant State’s Attorney Brady Allen has returned to the circuit court of Coles County.

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ICE agent criticizes Chicago leaders over cooperation with federal immigration enforcement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2025

An ICE agent has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, claiming their policies are making immigration enforcement more dangerous for federal agents and the public.

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2024: 43 coaches at institutions in Coles County earned on average $56,434

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Coles County during 2024 was $62,085 at Eastern Illinois University, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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This week's school event in East Central Illinois : Oct. 26 - Nov. 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this week.

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$31,177 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

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

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Clay County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2025

In Clay 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.