East Central Reporter

Voter rolls: Which counties see the most women vote in Illinois?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2018

Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Massac, Vermillion and Cook counties see the highest rate of women voting in Illinois.

Inboden Farms Inc. acquires 5344 E. 900th Ave., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2018

The home at 5344 E. 900th Ave., Robinson was sold on March 20, 2018 by Inboden Farms Inc. for $288,500. The buyer was Neeley's Double J Farms LLC.

Lorrie Black sells 120 W Court St., Paris

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2018

On March 20, 2018, Richard and Stacey Wilken purchased a property at 120 W Court St., Paris from Lorrie Black for $16,000.

Which East Central Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 20, 2018

Oakland CUSD 5 in Oakland receives $596 per student from the state to fund pensions for public school teachers and administrators – the most in East Central Illinois, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

Watchdogs: E. Oakland Township may be Illegally storing boats, RVs, Farm Trucks, etc free of charge

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2018

East Oakland Township may have been illegally using a large building to store privately owned boats and vehicles on the taxpayers dime.

From Rock Island Today

Righter, Anderson fire off at gun-control legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

After re-entering the Capitol after a March 14 Senate walkout in conjunction with a nationwidel protest against gun violence, two Republican senators fervently fired off their feelings over proposed gun control legislation.

From Chambana Sun

Rose proposes program for community-based plan out of poverty

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

A bill sponsored by Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) could pave the way for poverty-stricken citizens to change their futures.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives vs. Rauner: The Drubbing. Let’s Go to the Videotape.

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

It seems there’s a pretty good reason why the public at large never got to see any Rep. Jeanne Ives vs. Gov. Bruce Rauner debates prior to Election Day.

Watchdogs: Jasper County School Board earns failing grade

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2018

The Jasper County School Board has been dogged with multiple accusations of bullying and intimidation as well as abuse of power.

Lori J. Tuttle Lori J. Inboden (now known as) unloads 807 Beech, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2018

The home at 807 Beech, Robinson was sold on March 19, 2018 by Lori J. Tuttle Lori J. Inboden (now known as) for $130,000. The buyers were Brendan P. and Barbara M. Grimm.

Biggest spenders: What East Central Illinois townships rank highest?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 19, 2018

German, Zif and Banner top the list in East Central Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Diana Rauner: We're moving to Italy if Bruce loses

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner says he'll fight for Illinoisans. But only if he wins re-election. If he loses, Rauner's wife, Diana, says she and Bruce are out of here.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins seeks to be Springfield's agent of change

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins is wearing his heart on his sleeve in the final days of his campaign to replace retiring Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) in the 101st District.

From Prairie State Wire

National Review endorses Ives for governor

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The National Review has joined the growing list of publications endorsing the candidacy of Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Richard and Stacey Wilken acquire 120 W Court St., Paris

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2018

On March 16, 2018, Lorrie A. Black sold their property at 120 W Court St., Paris to Richard and Stacey Wilken for $16,000.

Brooke E. F./K./N./A. Waggoner Brooke E. and Jacob L. Midgett sell 904 N. Cross, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2018

On March 16, 2018, Ryan Hardesty purchased a home at 904 N. Cross, Robinson from Brooke E. F./K./N./A. Waggoner Brooke E. and Jacob L. Midgett for $87,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Poor Illinois school districts get smallest portion of state pension subsidies

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Earlville CUSD 9 in LaSalle County receives just $230 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, the lowest of all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.

From SE Illinois News

Righter reviews Department of Healthcare and Family Services' proposed budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) liked the idea of a 4 percent rate reduction and a $150 million decline in the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) budget proposal for fiscal year 2019.

From SE Illinois News

Righter questions gun-related bill dealing with target explosive

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) sought silence on the floor and answers regarding proposed gun-control related legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints: Analysis reveals which Illinois school districts benefit most from state pension subsidies

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Rondout SD 72 in Lake County receives $1,579 per student from the state to fund pensions for teachers and administrators, leading all other districts, according to a Wirepoints analysis of Teacher Retirement System data.