East Central Reporter

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2018

Paris Union School District 95 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62899 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62899, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Report: Rauner's $7.8B capital budget mostly funds transportation, commerce, environmental protection projects

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Under Gov. Bruce Rauner's $7.8 billion capital budget proposal, the Illinois Department of Transportation would receive $2.7 billion and two other agencies would receive more than $1 billion each toward capital projects.

Riley N. Floyd unloads 18095 Daileyville Road, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Dustin S Lowry purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 18095 Daileyville Road, Charleston from Riley N. Floyd for $185,000.

Joshua C. and Leah D. Morton purchase 1221 Champaign Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Joshua C. and Leah D. Morton purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1221 Champaign Ave., Mattoon from Chad A. and Christina N. Zike for $80,500.

202 S. Pike, Palestine unloaded by Mavis Grieves

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Mavis Grieves sold their home at 202 S. Pike, Palestine to Louellen Rich Gary Rich for $19,900.

Analysis: Shelbyville pays $4.22 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Shelbyville Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 80.8 percent of the $77,080 the Shelbyville Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.22 for every $1 from pension members.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62411 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62411, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Graduates earn 142 degrees, certificates from Lincoln Trail College

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

About 54.2 percent of the 142 degrees and certificates handed out by the Lincoln Trail College in 2016-17 were to students in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according

1013 Building Acct acquires 1013 S. 19th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Mark Williams purchased a property at 1013 S. 19th St., Mattoon from 1013 Building Acct for $375,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Robinson Police Pension Fund earns $56,609 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

The Robinson Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $56,609 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Douglas A. and Ashley G. Homann purchase 10783 E County Road 1100, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Douglas A. and Ashley G. Homann purchased a four bedroom, one bathroom home at 10783 E County Road 1100, Mattoon from Scott and Janet Uphoff for $180,500.

Report: Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund lost $2,191 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund lost 0.06 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Casey Westfield spent $9,516 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

Spending per pupil at Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Martinsville administrators rank 447th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

Administrators in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C earn an average of $97,229 per year, ranking 447th out of 858 districts in the state.

David C. and Kimberly K. Schaefer unload 4315 Country Lake Drive, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Shane and Brittany Phebus purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 4315 Country Lake Drive, Charleston from David C. and Kimberly K. Schaefer for $140,000.

HSHS ST. ANTHONY'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Remembering care and compassion…42 years later

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2018

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently welcomed a visitor with a long history at St. Anthony’s. Ron Lovio was in Effingham recently as he traveled with a friend from California to Indiana.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

Report: Paris Police Pension Fund gained $79,574 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Paris Police Pension Fund netted 1.22 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $46,443 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2018

The Robinson FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 9 active participants receiving an average salary of $46,443 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.