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Kay fears pension fund crisis not limited to Harvey

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dwight Kay fears that what’s happening in Harvey isn’t the isolated incident some wish it to be.

Hutsonville CUSD 1 administrator named ‘Superintendent of Distinction’

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2018

A Hutsonville CUSD 1 administrator was one of 26 people honored with awards by state education groups.

Stewart J. and Emily A. Schutte acquire 812 E. Main, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2018

On May 2, 2018, Stewart J. and Emily A. Schutte purchased a property at 812 E. Main, Robinson from Daniel T. McDonald for $147,500.

David E. Cook buys 1820 Grant Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1820 Grant Ave., Charleston was sold on May 2, 2018 by The First National Bank of Mattoon Imogene Bonwell 1991 (trustee) (trust) for $52,000. The buyer was David E. Cook.

Jeffrey L. and Linda K. Whitley acquire 105 N. 26th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2018

The four bedroom, two bathroom property at 105 N. 26th St., Mattoon was sold on May 2, 2018 by Michael J. and Jennifer L. Kull for $47,000. The buyers were Jeffrey L. and Linda K. Whitley.

38 offenders paroled in zip code 62466 in November

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2018

Thirty eight offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 62466, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois colleges, universities report 9.6 percent default rate on student loans

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

At Larry's Barber College in Chicago, 40.3 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Chambana Sun

Democrats seek to increase union footprint in higher education

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Grad student teaching assistants have no business being union members, according to three GOP senators.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House passes bill to require race and ethnicity-based quotas at state universities pension system

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinoisans of Italian, Mexican, French and Eastern European descent could be in line for top management jobs with one of the state's largest public pension systems if a bill becomes law.

Elmer C. and Myrna L. Voudrie sell 29 Wintercress Lane, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, James W. Short and S Ttees Linda purchased a four bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 29 Wintercress Lane, Mattoon from Elmer C. and Myrna L. Voudrie for $325,000.

From Chambana Sun

Madigan re-election as state Democratic leader should serve as wake-up call, Caulkins says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dan Caulkins thinks Illinois Democrats moving to re-elect House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as chairman of the state Democratic Party should effectively serve as an endorsement for the re-election of Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Former state university employee Gesell paid in $63K to pension fund, could collect $1.28M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Laura Gesell, who retired in April 2018, saved $62,672 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Brown paid in $15K to pension fund, could collect $867K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Shawn Brown, who retired in April 2018, saved $14,781 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Shurtz paid in $28K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.05M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state school employee Lori Shurtz, who retired in April 2018, saved $27,731 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Brandon R. Ford acquires 1206 N. Main, Paris

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Brandon R. Ford purchased a home at 1206 N. Main, Paris from Howard L. Day Jr. and Rita A. Day for $55,000.

Former state university employee Brockhouse paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $62K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Billy Brockhouse, who retired in April 2018, saved $3,679 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Westendorf paid in $41K to pension fund, could collect $858K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Christine Westendorf, who retired in April 2018, saved $41,040 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Lewis paid in $142K to pension fund, could collect $3.32M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Timothy Lewis, who retired in April 2018, saved $142,429 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Good paid in $64K to pension fund, could collect $995K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Randall Good, who retired in April 2018, saved $64,262 toward a pension over 18 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Kimball paid in $83K to pension fund, could collect $1.59M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Cathy Kimball, who retired in April 2018, saved $83,280 toward a pension over 26 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.