February, 2016 | East Central Reporter

EIU changes admission requirements for Health Studies program

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

The Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) Council on Academic Affairs (CAA) approved updates to the admission requirements for students seeking entry to the Health Studies program during its Feb. 11 meeting.

Robinson Public Library holds special meeting to approve repairs

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

The Robinson Public Library District board of trustees held a special meeting on Jan. 7 to address time-sensitive building and grounds topics concerning construction repair and landscaping.

Chicago Teachers Union enlisting downstate support in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

Chicago's powerful teachers union donated to 29 state representatives and senators in 2015. Will those lawmakers support the union's call to shift school money to Chicago -- away from local districts that already receive and spend far less?

Chicago school funding by the numbers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

Chicago’s Public Schools are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center to build Neoga clinic

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Hoping to select an architect by early summer, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center executives plan to build a new top-notch clinic on three recently purchased land parcels in Neoga.

Eastern Illinois president warns of potential layoffs

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman expressed disappointment as he announced recently that almost 200 employees might be facing furloughs and layoffs unless his administration constructs alternative fiscal strategies to avoid such a scenario.

Casey-Westfield Board of Education hires new psychologist

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Clark County’s Casey-Westfield Board of Education gained a psychologist, lost a bus driver and heard about numerous local school accomplishments at its Jan. 25 meeting.

Charleston council OKs raffles, permits public wedding procession

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2016

The Charleston City Council met on Feb. 2 with business including the endorsement of financial decisions and issuance of sundry raffle licenses.

Phillips: Madigan, Democrats prioritizing Chicago spending over EIU

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2016

Amidst taxpayer funding worries at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston’s State Representative Reggie Phillips said concerned students and faculty should place blame with House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).

Charleston Fire and Police Commissioners approve first responder eligibility at meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2016

The Charleston Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved first responders’ test scores and certified a local police officer during a general session meeting on Dec. 14.

Trojan Boosters to donate funds to Charleston Board of Education at upcoming meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2016

Honoring students, planning for district finances and negotiating salaries, the Charleston Board of Education Community School District No. 1 is set to meet at at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 17, at Charleston High School, 1615 Lincoln Ave.

Charleston City Council to support raffle, Special Olympics at upcoming meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2016

To approve charitable and athletic group raffles, discuss drive-in procedures, arrange for the Special Olympics and commemorate Black History Month, Charleston’s City Council will gather at 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 16, at 520 Jackson Ave.

Casey considers park enhancements, engineering projects

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 15, 2016

The Casey City Council addressed construction matters and committee updates during its Jan. 18 meeting.

Casey City Council convenes on union negotiations, business matters

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 15, 2016

Union negotiations, utility projects and park plans were on the agenda for the Casey City Council meeting on Feb. 15.

Trustees congratulate Oblong's newest Eagle Scouts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2016

The village of Oblong’s Board of Trustees congratulated Eagle Scouts Will Cox and Brian Stutesman during its meeting Feb. 3 at the Municipal Building.

Mattoon council to salute retiring fireman, consider police vehicles

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 13, 2016

Mattoon’s City Council will address special police vehicle purchases and a civil worker’s retirement during its meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.

East Moline seeks public comment at long-range transportation plan meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 12, 2016

The City of East Moline invites the public to attend a long-range transportation plan workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. today.

Lawrence Public Library Board of Trustees deliberates flooring, financial choices at recent meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 11, 2016

The Lawrence, Illinois Public Library Board of Trustees gathered recently for their regular meeting.

Mattoon council approves street maintenance statement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 11, 2016

Mattoon’s City Council heard and approved a request for the final 2015 Motor Fuel Tax Street Maintenance Expenditure Statement in the amount of $421,719 during its Jan. 19 meeting.