East Central Reporter

CITY OF MARTINSVILLE: Family Reading Night Nov. 21st

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

Join us for Family Reading Night at the Martinsville Public Library District.

CITY OF CASEY: Public Hearing To Determine If The Sale Of Cannabis Will Be Legal Within The City Limits

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

The City of Casey is hosting a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Room at 101 W Alabama

CITY OF FLORA: Christmas In The Park-Breakfast With Santa

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa.

CITY OF MARSHALL: Invitation To Bid

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

The City of Marshall is requesting bids from interested and qualified parties for Lawn Maintenance at eleven (11) locations in Marshall until 10 AM on Friday December 6th, 2019.

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Christmas Window Decorating Contest

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

Be sure and get your registration form at the Chamber office by Friday, Nov. 15th.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Rep. Bailey & Leader Durkin Host Member of Parliament from Kenya

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

Rep. Bailey & Leader Durkin Host Member of Parliament from Kenya

From Metro East Sun

Illinois needs 'significant' ethics reform, Sen. Plummer says, not the 'window dressing' Democrats favor

By East Central Reporter Reports | 1 day ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has a simple and direct rationale for pushing reform legislation that would ban members of the General Assembly and family members from benefitting from lobbying.

Sen. Righter senses momentum building for ethics reform in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is looking to seize the moment when it comes to the fight to bring ethical reforms to Springfield.

Rep. Miller seeks 'to truly address the problem of prescription drug costs'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is standing behind his No vote on legislation that caps insurance copays on drugs such as insulin.

City of Newton City Council met November 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2019

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

City of Arcola City Council met October 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2019

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, Oct. 21.

City of Casey City Council met October 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2019

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

City of Newton City Council met November 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2019

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

City of Casey City Council met November 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2019

City of Casey City Council met Monday, Nov. 4.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 55: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Nov. 4 – 8, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 12, 2019

A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session, and time is running out to take advantage of Illinois’ one-time-only Tax Amnesty Program.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway to be dedicated on Veterans Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Three LeRoy brothers who gave their lives in World War II will be honored on November 11th with the dedication of the Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway, according to State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).

From Chambana Sun

Bribery, corruption scandals add weight to Halbrook's case for a 'new Illinois' without Chicago

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has no doubt about where the corruption scandal now unfolding in Springfield starts and ends.

From SE Illinois News

'Government accountability' a better solution than a progressive income tax, Rep. Bailey says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) wants voters to know that Democratic state leaders including Gov. J.B. Pritzker are pushing the progressive income tax under false pretenses.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer pushes for bipartisan support to fight corruption in state government

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has heard just about enough regarding corruption in state government.