August, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Brian and Pamela Selby acquire 1403 N. Argus, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 10, 2018

The home at 1403 N. Argus, Robinson was sold on Aug. 10, 2018 by Kori D. and Jessica Bogard for $99,000. The buyers were Brian and Pamela Selby.

Smith committee reports nearly $12K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 10, 2018

Michael N Smith Superintendent, a candidate committee, reported receiving $12,110 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Miller points to Chicago Public Schools abuse as sign of moral decay, need for change in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

Chris Miller thinks it’s time society looked itself in the mirror and had an epiphany.

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

Amanda Yoder purchases 344 N. Sixth St., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

On Aug. 9, 2018, Brandon and Amanda Yoder sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 344 N. Sixth St., Charleston to Amanda Yoder for $68,753.

Recent Mattoon home sales, July 29-August 4, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Mattoon for the week of July 29-August 4, 2018.

Southwestern Illinois College enrolls 8,859 undergrads

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

At Southwestern Illinois College, 63 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 55 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Davis committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

Friends of Terry Davis, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,300 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Robert A. Humphrey unloads 1408 Edgar Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

On Aug. 9, 2018, Hortenstine Properties : IV LLC purchased a four bedroom, four bathroom home at 1408 Edgar Ave., Mattoon from Robert A. Humphrey for $55,000.

How much has Cumberland CUSD 77 overspent over the past 10 years?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 accumulated $3.22 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Recent Charleston home sales, July 29-August 4, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Charleston for the week of July 29-August 4, 2018.

How much has Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A overspent over the past 10 years?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2018

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A accumulated $784,743 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Rachel D. Thurn acquires 13 Westwood, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2018

On Aug. 8, 2018, Rachel D. Thurn sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 13 Westwood, Mattoon to Erika J Mitchell for $66,000.

Lake Land College enrolls 4,965 undergrads

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2018

At Lake Land College, 73 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 56 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Robert A. Hoagland and Eloise M. acquire 1501 Willow Drive, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2018

The home at 1501 Willow Drive, Robinson was sold on Aug. 8, 2018 by Robert A. Hoagland and Eloise M. for $112,000. The buyers were John W. and Lora R. Curtright.

Blackwell committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2018

Blackwell for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,119.58 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Watchdog's five part series on Coles County's lack of transparency and alleged illicit activities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2018

Over the past 18 months, Watchdogs have been investigating certain illicit activities by Coles County officials and their lack of transparency.

Freezeland committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during first quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2018

Jackie Freezeland for Coles County Clerk, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,237.75 from Jan. 1 through March 31, according to its first quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

52 percent of applicants to Eastern Illinois University were admitted for fall 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2018

At Eastern Illinois University, 87 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 60 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.