May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Average pensioner in Olney Police Pension Fund earns $53,134 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

The Olney Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $53,134 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

9 offenders paroled in zip code 62441 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Nine offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62441, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Brandon Franklin Colvin acquires 820 Dewitt Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Brandon Franklin Colvin purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 820 Dewitt Ave., Mattoon from Claude D. and Pamela P. Earp for $37,000.

Jonathan L. and Gillian C. Bowman acquires 3 Buchanan Court, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3 Buchanan Court, Charleston was sold on May 25, 2018 by Jonathan L. and Gillian C. Bowman for $110,000. The buyer was Courtney D Hughes.

Village of Palestine unloads 307 W. Market, Palestine

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Larry L. and Lisa J. Dunlap purchased a property at 307 W. Market, Palestine from Village of Palestine for $4,000.

Graduates earn 474 degrees, certificates from Olney Central College

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

About 42 percent of the 474 degrees and certificates handed out by the Olney Central College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclo

City of Neoga Council met April 9.

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

City of Neoga Council met Monday, April 9.

Cody J. and Haley R. Harley purchase 8 Kelsey Drive, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Cody J. and Haley R. Harley purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 8 Kelsey Drive, Mattoon from Ruth L. Rankin for $200,000.

Kathryn A. Harris sells 507 N. Jefferson, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Gordon L. and Jodi L. Budde purchased a home at 507 N. Jefferson, Robinson from Kathryn A. Harris for $76,000.

Bruce and Mary Cobb acquires 1008 N. 16th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1008 N. 16th St., Mattoon was sold on May 25, 2018 by Bruce and Mary Cobb for $82,000. The buyer was Andrea Drum.

Spencer H Hasty sells 1314 N. Cross, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Jamie L Frias purchased a home at 1314 N. Cross, Robinson from Spencer H Hasty for $49,500.

Jerry and Rebecca J. Crites acquire 12 S. Country Club Road, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Jerry and Rebecca J. Crites sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 12 S. Country Club Road, Mattoon to Mark G. and Kimberly R. Welton for $320,000.

Analysis: Cumberland administrators rank 771st in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Administrators in Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 earn an average of $79,289 per year, ranking 771st out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Paris pays $5.78 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Paris Firefighters Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.3 percent of the $455,414 the Paris Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.78 for every $1 from pension members.

James M. and Virginia S. Earleywine acquires 608 S. Jackson, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, James M. and Virginia S. Earleywine sold their home at 608 S. Jackson, Robinson to Allan L Wells for $55,000.

City of Lawrenceville City Council met May 10.

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

City of Lawrenceville City Council met Thursday, May 10.

Analysis: Coles County ranks 19th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Coles County in the Charleston-Mattoon Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the 19th highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.