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News from December 2016

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Mattoon City Council to vote on update to city's electrical codes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2016

Mattoon City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20.

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EIU preps ‘Lions in Winter’ literary fest

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2016

With an editors’ panel, book fair, refreshments and rap music, EIU’s annual “Lions in Winter” literary festival is gearing up for its two-day event set for Jan. 27-28, open to students and the public.

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Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board to take action on new board policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2016

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21..

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Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2016

After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.

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Arcola City Council considers establishing annual levy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2016

The Arcola City Council met Nov. 21 to consider establishing an annual levy.

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Illinois labor board reviews executive director's report

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2016

The Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met Sept. 7 to review the executive director's report.

Marshall Public Library holds appropriation ordinance hearing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2016

The Marshall Public Library met Aug. 23 to hold an appropriation ordinance hearing.

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University of Illinois trustees propose ventilation system upgrades

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2016

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees Audit, Budget, Finance, and Facilities Committee met July 11 to propose ventilation system upgrades.

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University of Illinois trustees appoint members athletic board members

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2016

The University of Illinois Governance, Personnel, and Ethics Committee of the Board of Trustees met May 5 to appoint members to the athletic board.

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Christopher & Sheila Kennedy donates $1,000 to Friends for Katie Stuart

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2016

Christopher & Sheila Kennedy, (158 Melrose Ave., Kenilworth), donated $1,000 to Edwardsville's Friends for Katie Stuart on Nov. 7, 2016.

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Richard and Helen Holbert donates $550 to Citizens for Kurt Prenzler

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2016

Richard and Helen Holbert, (810 Sheridan Ave., Edwardsville), donated $550 to Edwardsville's Citizens for Kurt Prenzler on Feb. 3, 2016.

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Tolono Public Library District Board of Trustees welcomes new member

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 16, 2016

Tolono Public Library District Board of Trustees welcomes new member at a recent meeting.

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Fred Helmuth donates $2,000 to Friends of Chapin Rose

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 16, 2016

Fred Helmuth, (506 E. County Road 300 N., Arcola), donated $2,000 to Mahomet's Friends of Chapin Rose on Nov. 7, 2016.

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Kirk Swensen donates $2,110 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 16, 2016

Kirk Swensen, (416 Richmond Ave., Mattoon), donated $2,110 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Nov. 9, 2016.

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Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education meets to consider a Pre-School for All expansion grant.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 15, 2016

Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met this week to consider a Pre-School for All expansion grant.

Tuscola City Council authorizes health care plan for 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 15, 2016

Tuscola City Council authorizes health care plan for 2017 at its recent meeting.

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Eugene Verdu donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 14, 2016

Eugene Verdu, (1704 Old Park Lane, Belleville), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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Chad Doyle donates $10 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 14, 2016

Chad Doyle, (434 Bunker Hill Drive, Collinsville), donated $10 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 12, 2016.

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John Baricevic donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 14, 2016

John Baricevic, (27 Marilyn Circle, Fairview Heights,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

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Shelbyville Community Unit School District No. 4 Board to vote on 2016 tax levy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 14, 2016

Shelbyville Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.