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News from February 2016

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Lawrence Public Library anticipates renovations, media updates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 25, 2016

Lawrence Public Library’s board of trustees heard updates on scheduled building renovations and verified the ongoing conversion to electronic media when it met on Jan. 19 in Lawrenceville.

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Charleston Chamber prepares for 'Our Town' Community Update breakfast

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 24, 2016

The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 'Our Town' Community Update breakfast on Thursday, March 10.

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Marshall BOE expels five, notes staff changes at fall meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 24, 2016

Five students were expelled, a principal retired and a head basketball coach was hired at Marshall Community Schools #C-2’s board of education meeting on Nov. 12, 2015.

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Coles and Cumberland counties board of educations discuss budget concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 24, 2016

An audience of hundreds attended Community Unit School District No. 1’s meeting on Jan. 20, as the district's board of education assessed the Illinois budget impasse’s impact on the district’s immediate fiscal needs.

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Mattoon softball star excels at University of Southern Indiana

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 24, 2016

Former Mattoon standout Shelby Tate is truly making the most of her experience at the University of Southern Indiana (USI), both as a softball player and student.

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EIU's Academy of Lifelong Learning offers public a glimpse into 'Mollie's War'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 24, 2016

Eastern Illinois University’s (EIU) Academy of Lifelong Learning will host a presentation on March 11 detailing the experiences of one of the first women to serve in World War II as a member of the Women’s Army Corps (WACs).

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Charleston school district considers cost-cutting measures

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2016

As part of “Charting Our Course,” Charleston Community Unit School District (CUSD) 1's long-term fiscal strategy, the Community Unit School District met on Feb. 17 to consider the district’s financial options.

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Casey-Westfield education board appoints new treasurer

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2016

District No. C-4 of the Casey-Westfield Board of Education of Clark County appointed Sandra Hibschman as district treasurer on Monday.

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Charleston Chamber of Commerce details 2016 fall travel program

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2016

The Charleston Chamber of Commerce has announced its itinerary for the 2016 fall travel program.

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Marshall City Council meets to approve zoning change, discuss city pool

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2016

The city pool and the Bowen property were on the agenda for the Marshall City Council meeting on Jan. 25.

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Carnegie Public Library Board approves new checkout procedures

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2016

The Charleston’s Carnegie Public Library Board agreed to revise its checkout policy for television series during its December meeting.

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EIU president updates faculty on budget-related concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2016

In a recent meeting with Eastern Illinois University (EIU) President David Glassman, the faculty senate heard updates on high-priority issues for the university, especially regarding potential ramifications of how the ongoing budget stalemate might affect EIU.

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EIU faculty protests state budget impasse, demands solution

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2016

Responding to Springfield’s current budget crisis, the faculty senate of Eastern Illinois University (EIU) recently communicated its frustration and astonishment to state legislators, protesting the seven-month span the institution has endured without state funding.

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Charleston area school district meeting addresses sensitive topics, braces against budget impasse

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2016

Coles and Cumberland counties’ Community Unit School District No. 1 held a special meeting on Nov. 11 at the administration building, located at 410 West Polk Ave., Charleston, to tackle two important, time-sensitive issues.

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Marshall City Council to meet, authorize participation in school safety initiative

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2016

Moving forward on participation in a national school safety initiative, Marshall City Council is slated to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, for its regular session.

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Rauner endorses Halbrook for state legislature

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2016

In a departure from the norm, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently came out in favor of farmer, businessman and “superstar” Brad Halbrook, heartily endorsing the fellow Republican as a candidate for the state legislature in Illinois’ upcoming elections.

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Bang for the buck?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2016

Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?

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Charleston CUSD 1 elementary schools score below average in the region despite highest per student spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

The 2015 standardized test scores for Charleston CUSD 1 elementary schools were below average while the school district spent more than any other elementary school in the region, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Former Mattoon standout to start at third base in ISU season opener

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

Former Mattoon baseball and academic standout Ryan Hutchinson has earned the starting spot at third base for Illinois State University (ISU) when the team opens the 2016 season at Belmont University in Nashville.

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Charleston chamber members reap electric program benefits

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 18, 2016

Charleston chamber members are being urged to join 55 fellow affiliates who have already taken advantage of the Stone River Group’s exclusive annual savings incentive program by applying for utility discounts from now until March 10.