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McCarter bids farewell to Senate

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) quoted a pop icon during his outgoing speech on the last day of the legislative session.

729 W. End Ave., Paris acquired by Delvin G. and Wanda L. Pittman

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2018

On June 13, John H. and Joyce E. Marquis sold their home at 729 W. End Ave., Paris to Delvin G. and Wanda L. Pittman for $30,000.

Report: Edgar County spent $9,994 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2018

Spending per pupil at Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 is down 8 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Kansas spent $11,602 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

Spending per pupil at Kansas Community Unit School District 3 is down 4 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Neoga administrators rank 490th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

Administrators in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $95,239 per year, ranking 490th out of 858 districts in the state.

Edgardo Luis and Peggy Sotomayor unload 3232 Richmond Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

On June 12, 2018, Edgardo Luis and Peggy Sotomayor sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3232 Richmond Ave., Mattoon to Nathan Pugh and Elizabeth J. Suerdieck for $98,500.

JJC Rentals LLC sells 201 S. King, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

The home at 201 S. King, Robinson was sold on June 12, 2018 by JJC Rentals LLC for $300,000. The buyers were Preston Scott Reilly and Mary Beth.

Analysis: North Clay administrators rank 695th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

Administrators in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 earn an average of $84,550 per year, ranking 695th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Beecher City spent $10,993 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2018

Spending per pupil at Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 is up 14 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

Billy J. and Betty L. Ballinger purchase 609 Marion Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2018

On June 11, 2018, William L. and Ann R. Miller sold their three bedroom, three bathroom home at 609 Marion Ave., Mattoon to Billy J. and Betty L. Ballinger for $139,000.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Kenneth A. Fisher Jr. and Sarah J. Fisher buy 1013 N. 30th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1013 N. 30th St., Mattoon was sold on June 11, 2018 by Travis D Stanfield for $110,000. The buyers were Kenneth A. Fisher Jr. and Sarah J. Fisher.

Clair M Correll sells 10437 N. 800th St., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2018

The home at 10437 N. 800th St., Robinson was sold on June 11, 2018 by Clair M Correll for $73,000. The buyer was Gabriel Lowrance.

Richard Whitaker and Mary Parker sell 1012 Colony Lane, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2018

On June 11, 2018, Kevin D. and April M. Tracy purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1012 Colony Lane, Charleston from Richard Whitaker and Mary Parker for $125,000.

HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL: HSHS Goes Green in Wildflower Cafe

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2018

HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital issued the following announcement on June 8.Styrofoam is a trademark named for a chemical compound called polystyrene.

Report: Dieterich spent $8,321 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 10, 2018

Spending per pupil at Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Stewardson Strasburg administrators rank 419th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 10, 2018

Administrators in Stewardson Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A earn an average of $98,250 per year, ranking 419th out of 858 districts in the state.

HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL: Visiting Specialist Clinic Moves Within HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 10, 2018

To provide better service to its patients, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital is relocating the majority of its visiting specialist’s clinic to a much more convenient location.