East Central Reporter

ARTHUR COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 305: Accepting Bids for School Food Service

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Arthur CUSD #305 is accepting bids for Nonprofit School Food Service contract.

EFFINGHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Employee of the Year Announced at Chamber Luncheon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Jane Summers was honored as the 2018 Employee of the Year at the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce’s 44th Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon.

TEUTOPOLIS COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 50: Summer Library

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 issued the following announcement on May 21.2018 Summer Library Teutopolis Grade School Get Your Head in the Game and.

DIETERICH COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 30: Effingham CEO Seeking Instructor

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

"Effingham County CEO is preparing the next generation of strong effective leaders and being proactive in building our future economic growth through a transformational entrepreneurship program called CEO.

Report: Red Hill spent $7,743 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 is down 13 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Olney pays $7.78 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Olney Firefighters Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 88.6 percent of the $182,233 the Olney Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $7.78 for every $1 from pension members.

Mark G. and Kimberly R. Welton unload 112 Oman Court, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Michael T. and Heidi J. Lucier purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 112 Oman Court, Mattoon from Mark G. and Kimberly R. Welton for $237,500.

Report: Average pensioner in Mattoon Police Pension Fund earns $65,307 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

The Mattoon Police Pension Fund had 38 active participants receiving an average salary of $65,307 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Michael S. and Barbara R. Love acquire 1400 Moultrie Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Prairie State Bank & Trust sold their property at 1400 Moultrie Ave., Mattoon to Michael S. and Barbara R. Love for $69,000.

Report: Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund lost $735,261 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund lost 5.09 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Dustin W Atkins buys 5985 N. 400th St., Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Dustin W Atkins purchased a home at 5985 N. 400th St., Oblong from Robert Glen Salee and Michelle Brittany for $70,000.

Offender paroled in zip code 62858 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

One offender released on parole in December lives in Illinois zip code 62858, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Analysis: Clay City administrators rank 405th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

Administrators in Clay City Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $98,973 per year, ranking 405th out of 858 districts in the state.

Patricia L Lamoy sells 1111 N. Howard, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Cody Bledsoe and Janessa Stout purchased a property at 1111 N. Howard, Robinson from Patricia L Lamoy for $6,000.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

8 offenders paroled in zip code 62417 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Eight offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62417, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Report: Lawrenceville Police Pension Fund lost $11,059 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Lawrenceville Police Pension Fund lost 0.28 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund earns $68,373 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

The Mattoon Firefighters Pension Fund had 31 active participants receiving an average salary of $68,373 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Charleston administrators rank 634th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2018

Administrators in Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 earn an average of $88,265 per year, ranking 634th out of 858 districts in the state.