August, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins wants Illinois to learn from neighbors, calls for better business regulations

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins wouldn’t mind seeing Illinois follow the lead of its neighboring states for the sake of preservation.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins calls for fiscal responsibility in face of outmigration, property tax issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins argues Illinois needs to be the antithesis of what it’s long been if it is going to save itself.

Ronald E O'Dell and M O'Kelly acquires 1603 Fairbanks, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

On Aug. 27, 2018, Alexander William Brown purchased a home at 1603 Fairbanks, Robinson from Ronald E O'Dell and M O'Kelly for $94,000.

Alex K. Ritz acquires 2100 Moultrie Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

On Aug. 27, 2018, Alex K. Ritz sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2100 Moultrie Ave., Mattoon to Larry McFarland for $59,900.

Wilma E. Maxwell acquire 8829 N. 1100th St., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

The home at 8829 N. 1100th St., Robinson was sold on Aug. 27, 2018 by Wilma E. Maxwell for $125,000. The buyers were Steven A. Greene and Katherine M. Coon.

Home sales in Embarrass, August 5-11, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 5-11, 2018.

How has spending changed at Paris-Union SD 95?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

Paris Union School District 95 increased per-student spending 26.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Charleston reports 136 home sales so far this year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

A home buyer who paid $425,000 to purchase a home on April 8 paid the top home sale price for Charleston in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Paris CUSD 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

Paris Community Unit School District 4 increased per-student spending 12.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2018

Herrick Fire District and Xenia Volunteer Fire Protection Department were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Recent Charleston home sales, August 12-18, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 12-18, 2018.

Ashmore reports 7 home sales so far this year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $211,500 to purchase a home on May 4 paid the top home sale price for Ashmore in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Palestine CUSD 3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 26, 2018

Palestine Community Unit School District 3 decreased per-student spending 5.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Flora CUSD 35?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 26, 2018

Flora Community Unit School District 35 increased per-student spending 13.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

TEUTOPOLIS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 50: Want Better Internet Service?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2018

Want better internet service in and around Teutopolis?

CITY OF TUSCOLA: WEIU to air Tuscola: This is Our Story

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2018

Featuring Tuscola storytellers, Tuscola: This is Our Story will tell the story of the Central Illinois town that we call home.

CITY OF TUSCOLA: WCIA showcases Our Town Tuscola

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2018

Over 30 local businesses, clubs and organizations turned out in the downtown on Friday to celebrate and showcase Our Town Tuscola!

Oakland reports 5 home sales so far this year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $98,000 to purchase a home on May 1 paid the top home sale price for Oakland in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Xenia donors gave $81,675.95 to candidates since last major state elections

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2018

Over the last four years, 2 individual donors living in Xenia gave $81,675.95 to political candidates, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of state campaign finance data.