East Central Reporter

Community Unit School District #2 acquires 1400 Piatt, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

The property at 1400 Piatt, Mattoon was sold on May 22, 2018 by Community Unit School District #2 for $3,000. The buyer was Gold Nugget Properties LLC.

Ryan K. and Tierra Terry sell 505 Hillcrest, Hutsonville

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Jennifer B Heldebrandt and Graham A. Alspach purchased a home at 505 Hillcrest, Hutsonville from Ryan K. and Tierra Terry for $100,000.

10 offenders paroled in zip code 62450 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Ten offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62450, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Analysis: Mattoon pays $5.54 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Mattoon Police Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.7 percent of the $1,637,120 the Mattoon Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.54 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Hutsonville spent $10,002 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Hutsonville Cusd #1 is down 4 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

5 offenders paroled in zip code 62824 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Five offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62824, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

TUSCOLA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 301: 2018-2019 School Year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 issued the following announcement 2018-2019 School Year

HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL: Sports Enhancement Program Available to Area School Athletes from June 4-July 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Department is offering their sixth annual sports enhancement program to all junior high and high school athletes.

SHELBYVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: Students Awarded $1,000.00 GRANT for Downtown Shelbyville

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Early in February, our third grade small-group Reading class at Main Street School began a book entitled “Community Gardens.”

How much do school administrators earn in East Central Illinois?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Paris Community Unit School District 4, Robinson Community Unit School District 2 and Arcola Community Unified School District 306 earn the highest average salary in East Central Illinois, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Chicago City Wire

Rezin sees floodplain management bill through

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) refuses to let the waters rise too high.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.

From Prairie State Wire

Gun bill vetoed by Rauner returns to Senate floor with changes

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Gun legislation vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner brought on a healthy debate May 16 to the Senate floor.

Oakland City of sells 4 W. Main St., Oakland

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Columbian Building LLC purchased a property at 4 W. Main St., Oakland from Oakland City of for $7,000.

Report: Flora Police Pension Fund gained $8,998 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Flora Police Pension Fund netted 0.18 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Charles Edwin Smith acquires 905 W. Walnut, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, John Stephen Voorheis sold their home at 905 W. Walnut, Robinson to Charles Edwin Smith for $62,500.

Analysis: Mattoon pays $6.74 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 87.1 percent of the $1,570,435 the Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $6.74 for every $1 from pension members.

Analysis: Casey Westfield administrators rank 682nd in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

Administrators in Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C earn an average of $85,511 per year, ranking 682nd out of 858 districts in the state.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 62451 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

Six offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62451, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

TUSCOLA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 301: Honors Day 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2018

Thank you to everyone who supported our students during Honors Day 2018!