East Central Reporter

2017 home sales: Charleston price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Village of Strasburg Board met January 24.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

Village of Strasburg Board met Wednesday, Jan. 24.

Villages of Moweaqua Board of Trustees met February 13.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

Villages of Moweaqua Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 13.

2017 home sales: Oakland price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Reginald R. and Jodi L. Truitt acquire 11563 E. 1150th Ave., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

The home at 11563 E. 1150th Ave., Robinson was sold on March 30, 2018 by Michael G. and Lynn C. Phillippe for $245,000. The buyers were Reginald R. and Jodi L. Truitt.

61 offenders paroled in zip code 62454 in September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 30, 2018

Sixty one offenders released on parole in September live in Illinois zip code 62454, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

Caulkins says overspending played role in state's drop in net worth

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Even with a new Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showing that Illinois lost $9.9 billion in net worth in 2017, Dan Caulkins doesn’t think the numbers alone are representative of the state’s biggest problems.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board met February 8.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board met Thursday, Feb. 8.

Robinson Community Unit School District 2 Board met February 20.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Robinson Community Unit School District 2 Board met Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Oakland Community Unit School District 5 Board met January 17.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Oakland Community Unit School District 5 Board met Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 Board met January 15.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 Board met Monday, Jan. 15.

Village of Strasburg Board met January 15.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Village of Strasburg Board met Monday, Jan. 15.

Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in East Central Illinois?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 29, 2018

Marshall Community Unit School District 2C, Arcola Community Unified School District 306 and Kansas Community Unit School District 3 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

From SE Illinois News

Righter sets stage for Child Abuse Awareness Month

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) recently helped set the stage for Child Abuse Awareness Month. During floor debate March 14, Righter presented SR0994, a resolution proclaiming April as Prevent Child Abuse America Month in the state, on behalf of Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods).

Gerald P. and Michelle L. McDowell sell 402 E. Plum, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Travis I Walton purchased a home at 402 E. Plum, Robinson from Gerald P. and Michelle L. McDowell for $67,000.

25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 28, 2018

Lawrence, Richland and Douglas top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Loyd A. Croy Jr. and Ann M. Croy unload 402 W. Mulberry, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2018

The home at 402 W. Mulberry, Robinson was sold on March 27, 2018 by Loyd A. Croy Jr. and Ann M. Croy for $43,000. The buyers were Cynthia A. and Jacob W. Baxter.