February, 2016 | East Central Reporter

Charleston City Council to gather, consider Hutton Masonic Lodge construction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2016

Assorted appointments, announcements, authorizations and agreements will be made public at the Charleston City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 1, at 520 Jackson Ave.

Marshall Street & Alley Committee to discuss budget issues tonight

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2016

The Marshall Street & Alley Committee will discuss fiscal planning issues at its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at City Hall, 201 S. Michigan Avenue.

CORRECTED: Ahead of pension bailout fight, Illinois public employee unions back Acklin for GOP nomination

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2016

Illinois' largest public employee unions are backing Jim Acklin in the Republican primary for state representative in the 102nd District.

State rep. candidate held female student responsible in sexual misconduct case

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2016

Jim Acklin of Ogden, who is running for the Illinois General Assembly, countered a former high school student’s sexual misconduct suit against the school district he once led by blaming her.

Marshall Public Library covers window repair, budget updates at meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

Convening on Feb. 10, the Marshall Public Library board of trustees heard reports, voted on action items and broached new business during its regular meeting in the library at 612 Archer Ave.

Mattoon to discuss construction, municipal contracts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

The Mattoon City Council will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, at City Hall, to consider ordinances, bids and agreements on issues related to construction, real estate and municipal contracts.

Tuscola City Council addresses construction concerns, announces spring events

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

Arranging for family fun, fundraising and fiscal tasks, the Tuscola City Council addressed traffic and construction matters, along with community events, at its regular meeting on Feb. 22.

Marshall City Council gathers to assess reports, municipal bids

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

With Mayor Camie Sanders presiding, the Marshall City Council meeting was called to order Feb. 8 at City Hall to approve reports, vote on grants and discuss contract matters.

EIU board of trustees meets to honor staff, advance projects

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

Considering improvements from Panther Trail to public relations, Eastern Illinois University's (EIU) board of trustees met on Nov. 13 at the Martin Luther King, Jr., University Union at EIU's Charleston campus.

Cumberland CUSD #77 honors Boldt at recent meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2016

With his family present, Greg Boldt accepted an Above and Beyond Award from Cumberland CUSD #77 VP Ben Bland at the Cumberland CUSD #77’s meeting on Jan. 21.

Arcola City Council handles requests, reports at Feb. 1 meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 26, 2016

Convening on Feb. 1 at 114 Locust St., Arcola City Council members approved several batches of meeting minutes and reports before proceeding to accept requests and recommendations for zoning changes and permits.

Arcola education board agrees on assorted decisions, projects

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 25, 2016

The Arcola Community Unit District 306 board of education approved appointments, agreements and pending projects during its Jan. 13 meeting in Arcola.

EIU president clarifies state budget issues for students in open letter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 25, 2016

Thanking the student body for its spirited support during difficult recent days, Eastern Illinois University (EIU) President David Glassman recently penned a clear, well-organized email to dispel rumors and anxiety about potential impacts on the university’s fiscal health.