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News from November 2016

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Tuscola City Council moves to solicit bids for old North Ward property

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

Tuscola City Council moves to solicit bids for old North Ward property during a recent meeting.

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Marshall City Council reviews cable television franchise fees

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

Marshall City Council reviews cable television franchise fees during its meeting earlier this week.

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Lawrenceville City Council approves purchase of a utility tractor

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

Lawrenceville City Council approves purchase of a utility tractor during a recent meeting.

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State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

Despite the Illinois Senate’s recent vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on automatic voter registration, the State House failed to follow suit on Monday, resulting in a no-go for the legislation.

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Charleston Carnegie library board accepts financial reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees met Oct. 3 to accept financial reports.

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St. Joseph board addresses stormwater problems

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Village Board of St. Joseph met Sept. 13 to address stormwater problems.

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Mattoon City Council approves health insurance modifications

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Mattoon City Council met Nov. 15 to approve modifications to the city's health insurance plan.

Casey City Council opens waterline project bids

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Casey City Council met Oct. 3 to open bids for the upcoming waterline project.

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Arcola City Council declares surplus property

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Arcola City Council met Oct. 17 to declare surplus city property.

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Charleston Carnegie library board approves tobacco policy change

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 30, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board met Nov. 7 to approve a policy change for a tobacco free campus.

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Mattoon City Council to hold hearing on property tax levy increase Dec. 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 29, 2016

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

Arcola City Council approves TIF redevelopment plan amendments

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2016

Arcola City Council approves TIF redevelopment plan amendments at a recent meeting.

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Tuscola Community Unified School District No. 301 Board to discuss tentative tax levy for 2017-18 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2016

Tuscola Community Unified School District No. 301 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28.

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Casey City Council approves monthly bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2016

The city of Casey City Council met Nov. 7 to approve monthly bills.

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Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board addresses building issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library Board met Nov. 7 to address building issues.

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Arcola SD board appoints new members

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2016

The Arcola School District #306 Board of Education met Nov. 9 to appoint new board members.

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Arcola City Council approves salary increase

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2016

The Arcola City Council met Nov. 7 to approve a salary increase.

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Casey City Council approves water line financing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2016

The Casey City Council met Nov. 7 to approve financing for water line.

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Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.

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Four more manufacturers flee to states with less-hostile business climates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 23, 2016

Four Illinois manufacturers announced in October that they are leaving Illinois and relocating to bordering states to open up new plants facing less regulation.