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State needs to give small business a break, Kay says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Dwight Kay says Illinois lawmakers spend much of their time sending a clear and unfriendly message to small business owners.

Analysis: Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund would go broke in 13 years without taxpayer subsidy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund lost $277,793 in 2016, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Jeffrey A. and Marilyn S. Doyle acquire 1112 Meadow Brook Court, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

On May 8, 2018, John A. and Vicki L. Bertolet purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1112 Meadow Brook Court, Mattoon from Jeffrey A. and Marilyn S. Doyle for $170,000.

Analysis: Flora administrators rank 753rd in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

Administrators in Flora Community Unit School District 35 earn an average of $80,630 per year, ranking 753rd out of 858 districts in the state.

William T. and Pamela N. Martin sell 14282 E. 700th Ave., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

The home at 14282 E. 700th Ave., Robinson was sold on May 8, 2018 by William T. and Pamela N. Martin for $80,000. The buyer was Sharon D Long.

Gary L. and Susan E. Horath unload 2600 Pine Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

On May 8, 2018, Michelle L Janes purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2600 Pine Ave., Mattoon from Gary L. and Susan E. Horath for $75,000.

11 offenders paroled in zip code 62401 in November

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

Eleven offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 62401, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

430 W. Wash., Paris purchased by Longview Bank & Trust

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

On May 8, Longview Bank & Trust purchased a home at 430 W. Wash., Paris from Prospect Bank for $50,000.

Public employee tally: East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2018

Clark County had 115 public employees – almost 1 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Morrison bill would raise the age for buying tobacco products to 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The legal age for purchasing a pack of cigarettes statewide could soon change if Senate Bill 2332 becomes law.

Phillips makes push to utilize clean coal in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is trying to bring clean coal facilities to the Prairie State.

From Metro East Sun

McCarter welcomes Future Farmers of America students to Senate

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) had many introductions to make in the Senate recently. McCarter introduced two groups of young emerging leaders from his district – the Future Farmers of America (FAA) from Sandoval and South Central High School in the Senate on April 11.

Analysis: Paris Firefighters Pension Fund would go broke in 10 years without taxpayer subsidy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Paris Firefighters Pension Fund lost $638,179 in 2016, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Paris home prices fell in April 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Paris fell by $80,625 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Robinson home prices fall in April 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Robinson fell by $76,000 while total sales increased by 8.3%.

Ryan A. Strange unloads 1742 McComb St., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

On May 7, 2018, Ryan A. Strange sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1742 McComb St., Charleston to Douglas R. Ward and A. Jones Tori for $158,500.

Charleston home prices fall in April 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Charleston fell by $34,000 while total sales increased by 20.8%.

Offender paroled in zip code 61910 in November

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

One offender released on parole in November lives in Illinois zip code 61910, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Mattoon home prices fall in April 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Mattoon fell by $6,504 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

Analysis: Olney Police Pension Fund would go broke in eight years without taxpayer subsidy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Olney Police Pension Fund lost $544,017 in 2016, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.