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News from April 2016

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Tuscola Tourism Committee gathers to discuss sponsors for Market on Main event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2016

The Tuscola Tourism Committee met Feb. 16 to discuss several sponsors for the Market on Main event starting in July.

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Tuscola City Council meets, approves contract with Jamaica Pyrotechnics

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met April 11 to approve the contract with Jamaica Pyrotechnics Inc. in the amount of $25,000 for the annual fireworks display on July 9.

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Marshall City Council approves treasurer’s report

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2016

Marshall City Council met April 11 to approve the treasurer’s report on the balance of city funds in the amount of $8,808,739.63 for March 31.

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Marshall City Council approves Casey Water Agreement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2016

The Marshall City Council held a special meeting April 18 to approve the Casey Water Agreement.

Average Chicago school spends 36 percent more than Mattoon's Riddle Elementary

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Riddle Elementary School in Coles is 36 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Robinson CUSD 2 schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Lincoln Elementary School in Crawford is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Falling oil prices bode well for Arcola road work

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Arcola City Council learned during a recent meeting that the falling price of oil will benefit the community with summer road work looming and no state funding available until the Illinois legislature passes a budget.

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Tuscola City Council considers BETH's Place fundraiser

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met on Monday to discuss a request by BETH's Place to conduct a collection bucket fundraising event on May 28.

Chicago schools spend 49 percent more than Marshall CUSD 2C

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

Operational spending at South Elementary School in Clark is 49 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 33 percent more than Charleston CUSD 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

Operational spending at Ashmore Elementary School in Coles is 33 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Arcola School District #306 building committee will meet Tuesday

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Arcola School District No. 306 board of education's Building Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Mattoon council signs federal funding agreement for Marshall Avenue reconstruction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2016

The Mattoon City Council recently approved a federal funding agreement for the reconstruction of Marshall Avenue from Sixth Street to Ninth Street.

23.4% of Marshall Jr High School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Clark, 23.4% of Marshall Jr High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

22.1% of Lincoln Elementary School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Crawford, 22.1% of Lincoln Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

15.0% of Casey-Westfield High School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Clark, 15.0% of Casey-Westfield High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

22.1% of Jefferson Elementary School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Coles, 22.1% of Jefferson Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

12.4% of Lawrenceville High School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Lawrence, 12.4% of Lawrenceville High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

25.6% of Marshall High School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Clark, 25.6% of Marshall High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

31.2% of Oblong High School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Crawford, 31.2% of Oblong High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

38.6% of Charleston Middle School Students Pass State Tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 21, 2016

In the county of Coles, 38.6% of Charleston Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.