East Central Reporter

Coe committee reports nearly $7K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2018

Friends of Julie Coe for Coles County Clerk, a candidate committee, reported receiving $7,070 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Home sales in Humboldt, July 15-21, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of July 15-21, 2018.

How much has Robinson CUSD 2 overspent over the past 10 years?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 4, 2018

Robinson Community Unit School District 2 accumulated $10.84 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

William J. Ridgway and Judy Plummer acquire 17503 N. 700th St., Annapolis

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

On Aug. 3, 2018, William J. Ridgway and Judy Plummer purchased a home at 17503 N. 700th St., Annapolis from Roger N. King for $180,000.

Rankin committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

James" Jimmy" Rankin for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,118 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much has Richland County CUSD 1 overspent over the past 10 years?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

Richland County Community Unit School District 1 accumulated $45.37 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Matthew P. Bailey acquires 206 N. Dorsey, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

On Aug. 3, 2018, Tyler and Brittany Russell sold their home at 206 N. Dorsey, Robinson to Matthew P. Bailey for $112,000.

Richard S. King and D Co-Ttees Dona acquire 1612 Broadmoor, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

On Aug. 3, 2018, Richard S. King and D Co-Ttees Dona purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1612 Broadmoor, Mattoon from William and Audra Zuhone for $235,000.

Home sales in Charleston, July 15-21, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Charleston for the week of July 15-21, 2018.

Jason and Cassandra Helmuth purchase 9864 N County Road 780, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 3, 2018

On Aug. 3, 2018, Jason and Cassandra Helmuth purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 9864 N County Road 780, Mattoon from Joshua T. and Julie M. Robinson for $245,000.

Apostolic Center Church sells 1416 Broadway Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

On Aug. 2, 2018, Washington Savings Bank Ttee Trust #5136 purchased a property at 1416 Broadway Ave., Mattoon from Apostolic Center Church for $20,000.

Recent Mattoon home sales, July 22-28, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of July 22-28, 2018.

How much has Hutsonville CUSD 1 overspent over the past 10 years?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

Hutsonville Cusd #1 accumulated $1.12 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Victor G Martinez-Uribe acquires 1808 Ashby Drive, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

On Aug. 2, 2018, Victor G Martinez-Uribe purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1808 Ashby Drive, Charleston from Carolyn M. Dever (trustee) for $90,000.

Henry E. Kramer and Mary Alice unload 12731 N County Road 1400, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

On Aug. 2, 2018, Joshua T. and Julie M. Robinson purchased a five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 12731 N County Road 1400, Charleston from Henry E. Kramer and Mary Alice for $225,000.

Wright committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

Committee to Elect Fayrene Wright, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,750 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Casey D Hutchcraft sells 715 W. Polk Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

On Aug. 2, 2018, Casey D Hutchcraft sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 715 W. Polk Ave., Charleston to Teresa K Edwards for $50,000.

Washington Savings Bank Ttee Trust #5148 purchases 1414 Broadway Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 2, 2018

The property at 1414 Broadway Ave., Mattoon was sold on Aug. 2, 2018 by Lucky Jacks Illinois LLC for $57,707. The buyer was Washington Savings Bank Ttee Trust #5148.

From Chicago City Wire

Have you opted out of a public sector union? We want to hear about it

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

Former state university employee Watson paid in $982 to pension fund, could collect $161K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Tommy Watson, who retired in July 2018, saved $982 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.