May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Arcola spent $9,709 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at Arcola Community Unified School District 306 is up 14 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 3,545 degrees, certificates from Lake Land College

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2018

About 13.4 percent of the 3,545 degrees and certificates handed out by the Lake Land College in 2016-17 were to students in Personal and Culinary Services programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from

Report: Paris Firefighters Pension Fund lost $60,014 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Paris Firefighters Pension Fund lost 1.31 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Altamont spent $9,051 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

Spending per pupil at Altamont Community Unit School District 10 is up 7 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Olney Police Pension Fund gained $26,451 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Olney Police Pension Fund netted 0.64 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Oakland administrators rank 782nd in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

Administrators in Oakland Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $78,554 per year, ranking 782nd out of 858 districts in the state.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62442 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62442, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

City of Martinsville City Council met May 9.

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, May 9.

Graduates earn 2,550 degrees, certificates from Eastern Illinois University

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

About 17.2 percent of the 2,550 degrees and certificates handed out by the Eastern Illinois University in 2016-17 were to students in Education programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. D

Analysis: Paris pays $3.96 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Paris Police Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 79.9 percent of the $442,854 the Paris Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.96 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Paris Firefighters Pension Fund earns $49,643 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2018

The Paris Firefighters Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $49,643 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.

Chapin Rose, others endorse Chris Miller

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Chris Miller has bagged a number of key endorsements in his Republican run in the 110th House District.

Report: Olney Firefighters Pension Fund gained $32,814 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Olney Firefighters Pension Fund netted 1.20 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Robinson spent $9,286 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Robinson Community Unit School District 2 is down 5 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Lois M. Smith acquire 107 Arbor Lane, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Kevin L Curtis and R Reinhart-Curtis Joann purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 107 Arbor Lane, Mattoon from Lois M. Smith for $82,750.