October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

CITY OF TUSCOLA: Library Halloween Party & Trick or Treating downtown

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

Just a little over a week until the Downtown Trick or Treat and Library Halloween Party!

CITY OF NEWMAN: Street Department will Begin Vacuuming Leaves

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The City of Newton’s Street Department will begin vacuuming leaves along the city streets on November 1, Monday-Friday, until end of November or into first week of December if required for extended season.

CITY OF OLNEY: Applications For Part-Time Employees for the Installation of the Christmas Light Display

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The City of Olney is accepting applications for part-time employees for the installation of the Christmas Light Display and leaf pick up program in October/November/December.

CITY OF OLNEY: Switch to Chloramines

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The City of Olney Water Department will be switching the disinfectant in the distribution system from free chlorine to chloramine on October 29, 2018.

CITY OF MATTOON: Pay My Bill Online

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

As part of the City's ongoing commitment to improve services to our residents, we are offering a secure electronic payment option

CITY OF MARSHALL: Trunk or Treat

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

Downtown Marshall is going to be full of ghosts and goblins this Saturday!

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Introductions & Welcomes, Oath of Office & Commendation, Congratulatory Fanfare – All at Effingham City Council Meeting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

Chief Fuesting introduced new hire Beth Massey to his support staff in the Police Department.

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: PSA: Leaf Burning

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The weekend is fast approaching! Please be respectful of neighbors, use caution and be safe during this leaf burning season!

CITY OF CASEY: Collecting Old Christmas Lights

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

Casey Lions Club is collecting old Christmas lights that either don't work or half work or just don't want anymore.

CITY OF CASEY: Shop With A Cop

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

It's ok to need a little help! Our community works tirelessly and gives generously as we volunteer and hold fundraisers throughout the year.

Mattoon home sales, October 7-13, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 7-13, 2018.

How much revenue has Paris CUSD 4 received from state taxpayers?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The subsidy Paris Community Unit School District 4 received through state taxes decreased 47.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

82.5 percent of Oblong teachers stay put; average earns $45,401 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

More than 82.5 percent of teachers stay at Oblong High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Dieterich Jr/Sr High School reports 1% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Dieterich Jr/Sr High School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Martinsville Jr-Sr High School reports 5% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Martinsville Jr-Sr High School stayed flat at 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Beecher City Jr-Sr High School reports 7% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Beecher City Jr-Sr High School stayed flat at 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 43.8 points lower at Main Street Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2018

At Main Street Elementary School, a 43.8-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.