East Central Reporter

Most frugal cities in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 7, 2018

Village of Stoy, Village of Redmon and Village of Rose Hill top the list in East Central Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Metro East Sun

McCarter says there are more important issues than marijuana to ask voters about

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) said there are far more important things to ask Illinois voters than whether or not they want to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

From SE Illinois News

Gun licensing bill advances despite Reis' opposition

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Rep. David Reis (R-Willow Hill) fought hard against proposed gun licensing legislation but to no avail.

Lake Land College spent $54K per graduate in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 6, 2018

With an annual budget of $34,674,000 and 638 graduates in 2016, Lake Land College in Mattoon spent $54,316 per graduate in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of data tracking the performance and spending at 48 Illinois community colleges.

From Metro East Sun

Silverstein donation sends 'horrible message,' Kay says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dwight Kay says the State Democratic Victory Fund’s recent decision to provide more than $55,000 in campaign funds to the re-election effort of Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) sends a clear and dangerous message to voters.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins calls Silverstein donation a 'slap in the face to women'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins says the Democratic Victory Fund’s recent decision to contribute $55,400 to the campaign fund of Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) should be seen as a slap in the face to women everywhere.

Gabriel H. Lowrance unloads 7313 N. 1075th St., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 5, 2018

The home at 7313 N. 1075th St., Robinson was sold on March 5, 2018 by Gabriel H. Lowrance for $140,000. The buyers were Tyler A. and Marcy K. Lowrance.

Biggest spenders: What East Central Illinois cities rank highest?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 5, 2018

City of Flora, City of Marshall and City of Effingham top the list in East Central Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

City of Olney Council met February 26.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Olney Council met Monday, Feb. 26.

City of Casey City Council met February 21.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Casey City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Marshall City Council met February 26.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

Marshall City Council met Monday, Feb. 26.

City of Martinsville City Council met February 28.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Village of Arthur Finance Committee met February 26.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

Village of Arthur Finance Committee met Monday, Feb. 26.

Village of Arthur Community Relation and Tourism Committee met February 21.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

Village of Arthur Community Relation and Tourism Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Village of Moweaqua Village Board met February 24.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

Village of Moweaqua Village Board met Saturday, Feb. 24.

City of Martinsville City Council met February 14.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Feb. 14.

City of Casey City Council met January 3.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Casey City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 3.

City of Casey City Council met January 15.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Casey City Council met Monday, Jan. 15.

City of Casey City Council met February 5.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

City of Casey City Council met Monday, Feb. 5.

Arcola City Council met January 15.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2018

Arcola City Council met Monday, Jan. 15.