August, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Miller says state businesses are held 'hostage' by legislators

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Republican state House candidate Chris Miller believes Illinois lawmakers’ often tense and tepid relationship with the state’s business community is rooted in a misconception about its purpose.

EDGAR COUNTY: Notice of General Election

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Edgar County issued Notice of General Election.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Chamber Travel Destinations for 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce has three exciting travel destinations planned for 2019.

HSHS ST. ANTHONY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Books for Baby Project Launch

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

The Effingham Public Library is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Koboldt Trust, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. Anthony’s Foundation and Family Care Associates to improve childhood literacy by providing a first board book for all babies born at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital over the next year.

CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Experienced healthcare leader named Carle Richland Memorial Hospital CEO

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

The Carle Richland Memorial Hospital (CRMH) Board of Trustees approved administrative changes to lead the local hospital, support the health system, and most importantly, to serve patients and the community.

How has spending changed at Richland County CUSD 1?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Richland County Community Unit School District 1 increased per-student spending 34.9 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: Bus Driver Needed

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Teutopolis Unit #50 is looking for a bus driver.

TEUTOPOLIS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 50: Homecoming Dress Sale

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Please bring dresses during drop off times only!

SHELBYVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: Character Development: “It’s a Community Investment”

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Main Street & Kindergarten Center is equally dedicated to the development of our students Socially & Emotionally to Academically.

CITY OF OLNEY: 2019 Election Paperwork Now Available

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Kelsie Sterchi, City Clerk of the City of Olney, has announced that the necessary nomination papers for the offices of two Council members for the 2019 Municipal Election are now available in the Office of the City Clerk, 300 S. Whittle Ave., Olney, IL.

Imperium Properties LLC acquires 1221 Broadway Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

The property at 1221 Broadway Ave., Mattoon was sold on Aug. 30, 2018 by Imperium Properties LLC for $175,000. The buyer was 217 Estates Inc..

Paris Community Unit School District 4 students suspended 11 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Paris Community Unit School District 4 reported 11 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Recent Mattoon home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Mattoon for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

How has spending changed at Red Hill CUSD 10?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 decreased per-student spending 7.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Garrett Buell and Evans Daysha acquire 933 Westgate Drive, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

On Aug. 30, 2018, Donna Bloomquist sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 933 Westgate Drive, Charleston to Garrett Buell and Evans Daysha for $105,000.

Dean N. Coleman (trustee) sells 1507 Rudy Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

On Aug. 30, 2018, Amy L. Paredes purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1507 Rudy Ave., Mattoon from Dean N. Coleman (trustee) for $93,000.

Paris Union School District 95 students suspended 112 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 30, 2018

Paris Union School District 95 reported 112 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.