East Central Reporter

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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

CITY OF TUSCOLA: Downtown Trick or Treat and Library Halloween party is tonight from 5:30 to 7:30!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Look for these signs in participating downtown locations!

Village of Dieterich President & Board of Trustees met October 1.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Dieterich President & Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 1.

City of Paris City Council met October 22.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

City of Paris City Council met Monday, Oct. 22.

City of Newton Water Committee met September 17.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

City of Newton Water Committee met Monday, Sept. 17.

City of Newton Insurance Committee met October 29.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

City of Newton Insurance Committee met Monday, Oct. 29.

City of Effingham City Council will meet November 1.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

City of Effingham City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 1.

Village of Louisville Board met October 24.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Louisville Board met Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Water & Sewer/Street & Alley Joint Committee will meet November 1.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Water & Sewer/Street & Alley Joint Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1.

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Community Relations Committee met October 22.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Community Relations Committee met Monday, Oct. 22.

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Finance Committee met October 22.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 22.

City of Olney Council met October 22.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

City of Olney Council met Monday, Oct. 22.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 29.2 points lower at Neoga Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

At Neoga Elementary School, a 29.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Beecher City Grade School reports 2% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Beecher City Grade School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chrisman Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Chrisman Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

93.1 percent of Teutopolis Junior teachers stay put; average earns $53,909 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

More than 93.1 percent of teachers stay at Teutopolis Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Red Hill CUSD 10 received from state taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 received through state taxes decreased 27.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

How much revenue has Richland County CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Richland County Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes increased 12.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 34.8 points lower at Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2018

At Stewardson-Strasburg Elementary School, a 34.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.