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News from February 2017

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Righter may support 'grand bargain' deal

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

Reports indicate that Republican Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon will vote in favor of a new budget bill dubbed the “grand bargain.”

Casey City Council considers contract with Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

Casey City Council considers contract with Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission at its meeting last week.

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Robinson CUSD No. 2 Board holds special meeting to vote on bond resolution

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

Robinson CUSD No. 2 Board holds special meeting to vote on bond resolution at a recent meeting.

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Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board hears report on energy consumption at district schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board hears report on energy consumption at district schools at a recent meeting.

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Marshall City Council hears presentation by Autumn Fest Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

Marshall City Council hears presentation by Autumn Fest Committee at its meeting yesterday.

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Shelbyville Township questioned on civic donations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2017

In a recent Illinois Leaks article, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) asked what gave Shelbyville Township the authority to donate $29,300 to civic organizations in 2016.

Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7 Board of Education hires assistant cook

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2017

Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7 Board of Education hires assistant cook at a recent meeting.

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Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board holds special meeting to decide student disciplinary matters

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2017

Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1 Board recently held a special meeting to decide student disciplinary matters.

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Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District No 4-C Board to discuss Turner Arts Hall renovations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 27, 2017

Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District No. 4-C Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

Casey City Council approves purchase of bat wing mower

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2017

Casey City Council approves purchase of bat wing mower at a recent meeting.

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Tolono Board of Trustees considers appointment of one or more part-time police officers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2017

Tolono Board of Trustees considers appointment of one or more part-time police officers at a recent meeting.

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Arcola School District No. 306 Board Building Committee discusses five-year plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2017

Arcola School District No. 306 Board Building Committee discusses five-year plan at its recent meeting..

Tuscola City Council discusses possible ordinance regulating parking and nuisance vehicles

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2017

Tuscola City Council discusses possible ordinance regulating parking and nuisance vehicles at a recent meeting.

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Arcola City Council reviews plans for water system operation and maintenance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2017

Arcola City Council reviews plans for water system operation and maintenance at its meeting last evening.

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Casey City Council to vote on agreement with Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2017

asey City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

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Barbara Battoe donates $200 to Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2017

Barbara Battoe, (1786 Saddlewood, O'Fallon), donated $200 to Caseyville's Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County on Jan. 15, 2016.

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Calvin Savage donates $200 to Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2017

Calvin Savage, (32 N. 16th St., Belleville), donated $200 to Caseyville's Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County on Jan. 8, 2016.

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State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 Board hears proposals for insurance brokerage services

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2017

Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 Board hears proposals for insurance brokerage services at its meeting last week.