East Central Reporter

90.2 percent of Teutopolis teachers stay put; average earns $52,471.30 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2018

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Teutopolis Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Washington Savings Bank Trust #5140 sells 1321 S. 19th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 18, 2018

On Dec. 18, 2018, Washington Savings Bank Trust #5140 sold their property at 1321 S. 19th St., Mattoon to The Great American Land Co. for $400,000.

91.2 percent of Central teachers stay put; average earns $49,808.15 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

More than 91.2 percent of teachers stay at Central Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Teutopolis Grade School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Teutopolis Grade School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62401 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 62401, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Margaret L. and Eric A. Stillions acquires 720 N. First Division St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 720 N. First Division St., Mattoon was sold on Dec. 17, 2018 by Margaret L. and Eric A. Stillions for $75,500. The buyer was Michael Lee Dow.

Ethan A. Brewer purchases 123 W. Main St., Oakland

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

On Dec. 17, 2018, Kyley and Kelsey Willison sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 123 W. Main St., Oakland to Ethan A. Brewer for $62,000.

Effingham Junior High School reports 1% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Effingham Junior High School rose to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Miller says Rauner should blame himself for election loss

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

State Rep.-elect Chris Miller says Gov. Bruce Rauner was his own worst enemy in his failed reelection bid and all his finger pointing in the aftermath is just an attempt to save face.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Cowden-Herrick students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

About 57 percent of Cowden-Herrick Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 43 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Clay City Junior students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

About 16 percent of Clay City Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

At Richland, 92 percent of students graduate high school; 91 percent go to college

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

About 93 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 92 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Home sales in Charleston, November 25-December 1, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 25-December 1, 2018.

Statewide test results: 59 percent of Crestwood Junior failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

About 41 percent of Crestwood Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 59 percent of students failed.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says Rauner not helping GOP cause

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

State Rep.-elect Dan Caulkins, a Republican who will represent the 101st District, is dismayed by Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest revelations.

John H. Sayre (estate) acquire 419 E. Lincoln, Chrisman

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

On Dec. 17, 2018, John H. Sayre (estate) sold their home at 419 E. Lincoln, Chrisman to Douglas Troy and Kelly L. Hale for $70,000.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Cumberland failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 17, 2018

About 35 percent of Cumberland Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

Mattoon City Council met November 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 16, 2018

Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 20.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

Mattoon Middle School reports 11% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Mattoon Middle School rose to 11 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.