September, 2016 | East Central Reporter

Red Bud City Council meets to discuss projects

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

Members of the Red Bud City Council met Monday, Sept. 19.

Red Bud Planning Commission considers property issue

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

The City of Red Bud Planning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Red Bud City Council meets to approve bills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

Members of the Red Bud City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2016

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

Cumberland CUSD No. 77 education board considers budget reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2016

Members of the Cumberland CUSD No. 77 board of education met Thursday, Sept. 22.

Illinois State Use Committee votes on proposed contracts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2016

Members of the State of Illinois State Use Committee met at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

Lawrence Public Library releases info on recent board meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2016

The Lawrence Public Library board of trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Tuscola City Council meets to discuss bill payments

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2016

Members of the Tuscola City Council met Monday, Aug. 22.

Arcola School District 306 prepares for upcoming board discussion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2016

Members of the Arcola School District 306 board of education will meet at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3.

Marshall City Council considers ordinances

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2016

Members of the Marshall City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

7.97 percent of people in Belleville receive food stamps

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2016

7.97 percent of people in Belleville were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by 'East Central Reporter.'

5.52 percent of people in Calhoun receive food stamps

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2016

5.52 percent of people in Calhoun were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by 'East Central Reporter.'

7.74 percent of people in Alma receive food stamps

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2016

7.74 percent of people in Alma were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by 'East Central Reporter.'

3.93 percent of people in Allendale receive food stamps

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2016

3.93 percent of people in Allendale were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by 'East Central Reporter.'

2.09 percent of people in Barnhill receive food stamps

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2016

2.09 percent of people in Barnhill were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by 'East Central Reporter.'