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House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.

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GOP lawmakers join gun-rights advocates at Springfield rally

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

GOP lawmakers and thousands of Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) members rallied last week for gun rights in front of the Capitol in Springfield.

Dane Church and Jerdan Kendra acquire 28 Greenbriar Drive, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Edward C. and Barbara P. Hoppin sold their four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 28 Greenbriar Drive, Mattoon to Dane Church and Jerdan Kendra for $310,000.

Steven D. and Vicki L. Williams unload 3325 Richmond Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Steven D. and Vicki L. Williams sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3325 Richmond Ave., Mattoon to Megan Irizarry for $81,000.

Zachary D. Hutchison (and others) acquire 2521 Terrace Lane, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, David S. Ballard and K Easter-Ballard Kimberly purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2521 Terrace Lane, Charleston from Zachary D. Hutchison (and others) for $90,000.

Stefan T Craig unloads 48 Monroe Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 29, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 48 Monroe Ave., Charleston was sold on April 29, 2018 by Stefan T Craig for $66,500. The buyer was Hannah Foltz.

Report: 49.8% of Shelbyville Police Pension Fund is funded

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 29, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 49.8 percent of the Shelbyville Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: 44.6% of Shelbyville Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 44.6 percent of the Shelbyville Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Divisi

Blake T Craft sells 3412 Oak Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2018

On April 28, 2018, Matthew D. and Kimberly K. Harden purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3412 Oak Ave., Mattoon from Blake T Craft for $109,000.

Donna J. Ridgway (revocable trust) unloads 5125 E. 1650th Ave., Annapolis

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

The home at 5125 E. 1650th Ave., Annapolis was sold on April 27, 2018 by Donna J. Ridgway (revocable trust) for $100,000. The buyer was Wilmur Yoder Viola Yoder.

Joshua M. and Amy L. Kettleson acquire 2409 Dakota Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2409 Dakota Ave., Mattoon was sold on April 27, 2018 by Joshua M. and Amy L. Kettleson for $147,900. The buyers were James I. and Taylor M. Geldert.

Michael T. and Heidi J. Lucier unload 22 Elm Ridge, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

On April 27, 2018, Michael T. and Heidi J. Lucier sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 22 Elm Ridge, Mattoon to Paul J. and Jeannie Y. Martinson for $172,000.

Report: 72.2% of Robinson Police Pension Fund is funded

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 72.2 percent of the Robinson Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

James D. and Judith M. Duncan acquire 14633 E County Road 600, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

On April 27, 2018, James D. and Judith M. Duncan sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 14633 E County Road 600, Charleston to Matthew and Kimberly Stacey for $177,500.

Billie G. and Dorothy R. Lee acquires 19099 E County Road 100, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

On April 27, 2018, Billie G. and Dorothy R. Lee sold their home at 19099 E County Road 100, Charleston to Cody R Lee for $30,000.

John and Deborah Russell purchase 10188 N. 100th St., Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

The home at 10188 N. 100th St., Oblong was sold on April 27, 2018 by Richard Todd Odell and Roger Wayne for $15,000. The buyers were John and Deborah Russell.

These Illinois school districts paid the least in penalties for staff raises

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2018

School districts in Paris, Palestine and Dieterich were among those in Illinois that paid the least in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teache

Top 22 Oakland home sales for 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $195,000 to purchase a home on June 15 paid the top home sale price for Oakland in 2017.

Ruth E. Woods acquire 1104 Richmond Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1104 Richmond Ave., Mattoon was sold on April 26, 2018 by Ruth E. Woods for $13,000. The buyers were Gary and Deb Renfro.

Report: 63.2% of Robinson Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 63.2 percent of the Robinson Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.