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News from July 2017

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Monroe Elementary School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

Monroe Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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The price of local government: City of Marshall

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

The City of Marshall budget was $21.51 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $13,195.10 per household.

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Mayo Middle School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

Mayo Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Pontiac Twp HSD 90 holds $4.1 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

Pontiac Township High School District 90 has $4,130,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Donald J. Morris buys 721 Lafayette Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 721 Lafayette Ave., Mattoon was sold on July 10, 2017 by Mary E. Degironne for $62,000. The buyer was Donald J. Morris.

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John E. and Sharon L. Bridges acquire 817 Vanlaningham Drive, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

On July 10, 2017, John E. and Sharon L. Bridges purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 817 Vanlaningham Drive, Mattoon from Robert L. and Margareta Cain for $148,000.

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Marcy A. and Denzil M. Boaz purchase 2114 Sarahs Lane, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 21, 2017

On July 11, 2017, Lillian R. Greathouse sold their four bedroom, one bathroom home at 2114 Sarahs Lane, Charleston to Marcy A. and Denzil M. Boaz for $118,000.

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Edgar airport funds held up, await FAA zoning review

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it must review the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) finding that Edgar County Airport is in compliance with the Airport Zoning Act before the airport can apply for federal airport funds, the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) reported recently.

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Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Clay County residents $2.6M more this year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Clay County residents will pay an additional $2,652,655 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 holds $2.8 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Cerro Gordo Community Unit School District 100 has $2,757,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 holds $2.3 million in long-term debt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 has $2,293,805 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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Mattoon Middle School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Mattoon Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Mattoon High School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Mattoon High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District 11 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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The price of local government: Village of Lerna

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

The Village of Lerna budget was $187,861.56 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $518.95 per household.

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Who are Garrett Township's highest-paid employees?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 20, 2017

Here are the 4 highest-paid employees of Garrett Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Clark County residents nearly $4M more this year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 19, 2017

Clark County residents will pay an additional $3.82 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Watchdog again sues Carlinville for FOIA information

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 19, 2017

John Kraft of the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) has filed a second lawsuit claiming Feedom of Information Act (FOIA) violations by the City of Carlinville and its FOIA officer Carla Brockmeier.

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Marshall High School post test results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 19, 2017

Marshall High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).