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News from May 2016

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Cumberland CUSD #77 to approve 2016-17 school fees

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2016

The Cumberland Community Unit School District #77 education board will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 19.

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Edgar County Watchdogs cofounder sues auditor general for alleged FOIA violations

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2016

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino has been named in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, Edgar County.

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Attorney general concludes Clark County Park District Ethics Commission violated the law

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2016

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has determined that the Clark County Park District Ethics Commission violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it held a meeting that was not open to the public in November.

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Marshall City Council approves purchase of street sweeper

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Marshall City Council recently met to consider and take action on the purchase of a street sweeper from Key Equipment & Supply Co. in the amount of $186,610.20.

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St. Joseph-Ogden CHSD 305 education board OK's conference merger

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The St. Joseph-Ogden CHSD 305 board of education met March 28 to approve entering into the new conference that would be created by merging the Okaw Valley and Corn Belt Conferences.

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Arcola School District #306 education board approves tentative budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Arcola School District #306 board of education met at 5 p.m. May 11 to approve the tentative amended budget for the 2015-2016 school year and to set an amended budget hearing for 7 p.m. on June 10.

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Tuscola City Council meets, approves bill payments

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met May 9 to approve the payment of bills in the total amount of $290,047.03.

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Marshall CUSD C-2 education board gathers to review budget amendment

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Community Unit School District C-2 board of education for the City of Marshall held a meeting at 6 p.m. May 12 to discuss an amendment of the budget.

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Tuscola CUSD education board to contribute $1,000 per student toward Parkland tuition

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Tuscola Community Unit School District No. 301 board of education met March 21 to approve to pay $1,000 per student toward Parkland's tuition, but not to provide transportation.

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Marshall Public Library board meets, elects 2016 officers

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Marshall Public Library board of trustees met May 11 to elect its fiscal year 2016 officers.

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Charleston City Council discusses Motorcycle Awareness Month proclamation, ordinances

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Charleston City Council met May 3 to discuss a proclamation recognizing the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in honor of the 30th anniversary of the efforts of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois.

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Oblong board gathers to approve park use for annual event

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Oblong board of trustees met April 6 to approve the Antique Tractor/Engine Club's request to use the park for its annual Antique Tractor/Engine Show on Aug. 12, 13 and 14.

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Tuscola City Council meets to approve water sewer rate resolution

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met April 25 to approve the water sewer rate resolution that calls for a 0 percent increase in sewer rates and a 7.5 percent increase in water rates.

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Mattoon CUSD No. 2 education board discusses final amendment of 2016 budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2016

Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 board of education in the City of Mattoon met May 10 to discuss payment of bills and final approval of the amended fiscal year 2016 budget.

Chicago schools spend 39 percent more than Casey-Westfield Cusd 4C

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2016

Operational spending at Monroe Elementary School in Clark is 39 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 36 percent more than Mattoon Cusd 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2016

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

Chicago schools spend 36 percent more than Oblong Cusd 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 11, 2016

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

Chicago schools spend 33 percent more than Charleston Cusd 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 11, 2016

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

Chicago schools spend 49 percent more than Marshall Cusd 2C

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2016

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

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By East Central Reporter Reports | May 9, 2016

Operational spending at Lawrenceville High School in Lawrence is 41 percent less than the average Chicago public school.