January, 2017 | East Central Reporter

Cohn donates $5,400 to Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 11, 2017

Committee to Elect Judge Jo Beth Weber for Appellate Court Judge has received $202,135 in contributions in 2016 from 116 donors.

Hammel donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 11, 2017

Committee to Elect Mark Kern has received $280,850 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

McLean County Health Committee reviews therapy contract bids

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2017

The McLean County Health Committee met Wednesday to review therapy contract bids.

McLean County Property Committee amends building lease

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2017

The McLean County Property Committee met Thursday to amend a building lease.

McLean County Land Use Committee hosts public hearing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2017

The McLean County Land Use Committee met Thursday to host a public hearing.

Illinois State University Board of Trustees elects officers

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2017

The Illinois State University Board of Trustees met July 22 to elect officers.

Charleston CUSD approves financial summary

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2017

The Charleston Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Dec. 21 to approve the financial summary.

Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

Tribune: Illinois residents aren't frogs, won't remain in Madigan's boiling pot

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2017

Invoking an old wives’ tale referring to ambivalent, “average" amphibians, the Chicago Tribune recently created an analogy between disinterested Illinois taxpayers and a hypothetical pot of frog stew to illustrate the state’s simmering fiscal status.

Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2017

A U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

Watchdogs prompt PAC review of Sullivan city manager contract

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 8, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs recently revealed in 'Illinois Leaks' that the city of Sullivan may have violated the Open Meetings Act.

Shelbyville board exposed in conflict of interest

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 8, 2017

Shelbyville Township’s electoral board recently encountered roadblocks involving its own road commissioner, who filed objections to a third party’s motion for disqualification — itself alleging that certain board members have potential conflicts of interest.