November, 2018 | East Central Reporter

Florence L. % George Grose Locke acquires 1702 Monroe Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 29, 2018

On Nov. 29, 2018, Maria Veronica Skidmore purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1702 Monroe Ave., Charleston from Florence L. % George Grose Locke for $63,000.

Jacob G. and Mary L. Miller acquire 12069 N County Road 020, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 29, 2018

On Nov. 29, 2018, Jacob G. and Mary L. Miller purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 12069 N County Road 020, Mattoon from Jon E Graham for $450,000.

Cumberland County votes to keep Second Amendment

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2018

Cumberland County said "yes" to a Second Amendment referendum on Nov. 6.

Premier Properties Investment Holdings LLC acquires 1850 Madison Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2018

The property at 1850 Madison Ave., Charleston was sold on Nov. 28, 2018 by Karen E Petersen for $600,000. The buyer was Premier Properties Investment Holdings LLC.

From Prairie State Wire

College acceptance rates at 2 top-rated Illinois schools plummet between 2006 and 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

Illinois universities topped a national ranking of prestigious schools whose acceptance rates have declined a collective 37 percent over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

Gina Renee Parsley unloads 1001 Edgar Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2018

On Nov. 27, 2018, Gina Renee Parsley sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1001 Edgar Ave., Mattoon to Thomas R. III and Tabitha N. Haney for $70,000.

Miller committed to facing challenging time in Assembly

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2018

State Rep.-elect Chris Miller is clear about what he hopes his time in Springfield will represent.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins cautiously optimistic

By East Central Reporter Reports | 7 years ago

Even as he acknowledges that his party’s plight has become more difficult, Dan Caulkins remains as committed to his party as he’s ever been.

Robert D. and Stephanie Lowrance unload 510 N. Main, Hutsonville

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2018

On Nov. 26, 2018, Robert D. and Stephanie Lowrance sold their home at 510 N. Main, Hutsonville to Mason Wells for $125,000.

Ramona D Fonner unloads 1519 Bell Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2018

On Nov. 26, 2018, Ramona D Fonner sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1519 Bell Ave., Mattoon to Sarah C. Cowger for $110,000.

How much revenue has North Clay CUSD 25 received from state taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2018

The subsidy North Clay Community Unit School District 25 received through state taxes decreased 19.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2018

Mattoon Community Unit School District 2, Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3a and Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.