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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Douglas County residents pay $287,015 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

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

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Coles County GOP Comms. director: Pritzker's leadership 'has left communities vulnerable and budgets stretched dangerously thin'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, the communications director of the Coles County GOP, has voiced criticism of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to immigration policy.

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Coles County GOP Comms. director on No Kings protests: 'Vandalism, arson, and blocking streets are not peaceful acts'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, Communications Director of the Coles County GOP, emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while acknowledging that many demonstrations have turned violent and disruptive.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edgar County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

There were six offenders living in Edgar County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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School events this October in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this month.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.4% of Clay County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

In Clay County school districts, 30 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Effingham County collects $113,390 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 1% of Richland County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Richland County school districts identified as Black.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 15.1% of Douglas County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.1% of students enrolled in Douglas County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Chris Miller voices support for ICE and criticizes immigration policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has publicly expressed support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), criticizing federal and state leadership over immigration policy and its effects in Illinois.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.2% of Clark County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In Clark County school districts, 52 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Cumberland County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

There was one offender living in Cumberland County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Sarah Bush Lincoln patient recovers from heart attack with help from cardiac team

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

After suffering a heart attack last November, Villa Grove resident Joe (Chuck) Gillins credits the staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln for helping him recover and return to his hobby of restoring tractors.

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First Mid donates $25K for new Sarah Bush Lincoln Specialty Pavilion in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

First Mid Bank & Trust has contributed $25,000 to support the construction of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Specialty Pavilion in Effingham.

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Blaine Wilhour announces October traveling office hours for district constituents

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced the schedule for his Traveling Office Hours Program in October.

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Illinois House Republicans push bills targeting sanctuary policies amid harvest season

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

Corn and soybean harvesting is underway in Illinois, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting that 12% of corn fields and 9% of soybean fields have been harvested as of early this week.

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Halbrook introduces resolution for statewide Day of the Bible observance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook has introduced a resolution to designate September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in Illinois.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

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

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clay County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

There were six offenders living in Clay County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Family and kids event this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

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