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Shelby County: Social Security dependency reached 8.9% in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 11, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.9% of income in Shelby County, providing an average of $4,705 per capita to residents.

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Cities in Jasper County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jasper County in April compared to the previous month.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from Clark County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Clark County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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School event this week in East Central Illinois : May 11-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

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

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33.5% of Neoga Community Unit School District 3 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.5% of the students in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Clay City Community Unit School District 10 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.3% of Clay City Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How Crawford County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

Since 1970, Crawford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 6.9%.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Arthur-Lovington Atwood Hammond High shares updates on classes and athletics

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

Arthur-Lovington Atwood Hammond High School's Twitter account #GoKnights shares insights into recent activities including classroom engagements and athletic successes.

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Edgar County: Government transfers accounted for 26.2% of income in 2022, up from 9.9% in 1970

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.2% of income in Edgar County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 10, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

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State Rep. Halbrook: Gov. Pritzker 'appointed his own brother-in-law to serve on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

Brad Halbrook, representative for Illinois House District 107, said that the appointment of Bryan Traubert, husband of Governor J.B. Pritzker's sister Penny, reflects poorly on a state grappling with corruption.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.1% of the students in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84% of Charleston Community Unit School District 1 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Crawford County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Crawford County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Edgar County Watchdogs to miss Shelby County Board meeting on May 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

The Shelby County Board meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, will proceed without coverage from the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECWd).

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goknights highlights arthur-lovington's senior spotlights and sports events

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School's representative account #GoKnights posted updates on May 8 and May 9, highlighting senior spotlights for the Class of 2025 and announcing upcoming sports events.

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Chris Miller criticizes Pritzker over immigration policy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller has criticized Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Democratic Party for their stance on immigration policies.

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Effingham County: Social Security made up 6.7% of total income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.7% of income in Effingham County, providing an average of $4,198 per capita to residents.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.