East Central Reporter

City of Effingham City Council met June 5.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

City of Effingham City Council met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

City of Casey City Council met May 7.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

City of Casey City Council met Monday, May 7.

Mattoon home prices rise in May 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Mattoon rose by $2,000 while total sales increased by 58.6%.

Oakland home prices rise in May 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Oakland rose by $40,875 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Robinson home prices fall in May 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Robinson fell by $1,500 while total sales increased by 23.5%.

Analysis: Jasper County administrators rank 650th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

Administrators in Jasper County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $87,654 per year, ranking 650th out of 858 districts in the state.

Charleston home prices rise in May 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Charleston rose by $2,500 while total sales decreased by 24.2%.

Palestine home prices rise in May 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Palestine rose by $1,249 while total sales increased by 50%.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Analysis: Effingham administrators rank 307th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Administrators in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 earn an average of $104,446 per year, ranking 307th out of 858 districts in the state.

Rodney L. and Julie A. Finney acquires 509 N. 33rd St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 6, 2018

On June 6, 2018, Rodney L. and Julie A. Finney sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 509 N. 33rd St., Mattoon to Ronnie Haycraft for $83,000.

Report: Martinsville spent $9,828 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 6, 2018

Spending per pupil at Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Wendell L. and Vivian K. Reinbold sell 10234 E. 700th Ave., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 6, 2018

The home at 10234 E. 700th Ave., Robinson was sold on June 6, 2018 by Wendell L. and Vivian K. Reinbold for $127,900. The buyers were Steven D Inboden and J Edgington Christa.

From Chicago City Wire

Phillips suggests making Chicago its own state

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) said Chicago should be its own state.

Departing from majority, Halbrook and McCarter voted no on budget critics say is filled with ‘gimmicks’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

State Rep. Brad Halbrook and Sen. Kyle McCarter were among just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Analysis: Beecher City administrators rank 420th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

Administrators in Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 earn an average of $98,141 per year, ranking 420th out of 858 districts in the state.

Tammy D Cherry sells 805 W. Walnut, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

The home at 805 W. Walnut, Robinson was sold on June 5, 2018 by Tammy D Cherry for $98,800. The buyer was Dakota L Goodwin.

Report: Marshall spent $8,194 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

Spending per pupil at Marshall Community Unit School District 2C is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Edgar County administrators rank 827th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

Administrators in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $71,565 per year, ranking 827th out of 858 districts in the state.

Charles T. and Sandra L. Graven unload 2808 Prairie Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

On June 5, 2018, Michelle J Willison purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2808 Prairie Ave., Mattoon from Charles T. and Sandra L. Graven for $50,250.