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East Central Reporter

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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Politics

Forty years of 'tax, borrow and spend more' driving Illinoisans out of state, Rep. Miller says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) argues that lawmakers in Springfield have worked hard to earn the reputation they have with most of the state's voters.

City of Neoga City Council met August 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Aug. 12.

City of Neoga City Council met August 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Aug. 26.

City of Neoga City Council met September 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Sept. 9.

City of Newton City Council met October 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

City of Martinsville City Council met August 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 14.

City of Martinsville City Council met August 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 28.

City of Martinsville City Council met September 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 11..

City of Martinsville City Council met September 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 25.

City of Flora City Council met October 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Oct. 7.

City of Altamont City Council met August 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 14, 2019

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Aug. 26.

Community

CITY OF MARSHALL: Public Hearing: Monday

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 10, 2019

Monday, October 14th, 5:30pm Harlan Hall, 603 Locust St Purpose of the public hearing: To determine if the sale of cannabis will be legal within City Limits.

Community

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Jefferson Avenue Project In Downtown Effingham Is Nearing Completion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 10, 2019

The Jefferson Avenue Project in Downtown Effingham is looking great and is nearing completion.

Community

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Free Food Handler Training

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 10, 2019

The Edgar County Public Health Dept will be hosting Food Handler Training on October 23rd at 6 p.m.

Community

CITY OF CASEY: Trick Or Treat Night Oct. 31st

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 10, 2019

Main Street will be blocked off starting at 1st Street down to 8th Street - residents and visitors will still be able to enter

Community

CITY OF MATTOON: Coles County Electronics Recycling Event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 10, 2019

This event will be located at the City of Charleston Leaf and Limb drop off site at 1200 W Madison Ave. Charleston IL.

From South Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Asking for photos/stories for Veterans “Wall of Honor” in Springfield.

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

With Veterans Day right around the corner, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is encouraging constituents to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Honor your family's veterans at the Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

As Veterans Day approaches, and we look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a loved one who has served in the United States Armed Forces to be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 4-15.

From South Central Reporter

Rep. Wilhour assigned to gun violence task force

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

First-term Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has been named to a House task force charged with looking for ways to curb the state’s rising gun violence problem.

From SE Illinois News

Democrats 'refusing to deal with reality' while Illinois named 'least tax-friendly' state, Rep. Bailey says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) points to the findings of a new Kiplinger report that the state now ranks as the “least tax-friendly” in the country as another example of just how much Democrats in Springfield have lost their way.