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Discovery Partners Institute project expected to top original $1.2 billion budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The state Senate Higher Education Committee held a hearing recently to get more information about the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) project.

How has spending changed at Arcola CUSD 306?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Arcola Community Unified School District 306 increased per-student spending 25.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Hitchings committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Friends of Bryant Hitchings, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,921.88 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Richland County Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 201 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Richland County Community Unit School District 1 reported 201 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 students suspended 5 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 reported five suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hutsonville Cusd #1 students suspended, expelled 10 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Hutsonville Cusd #1 reported one expulsions and nine suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 students suspended 44 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 reported 44 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Righter committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during second quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Citizens for Dale A Righter Illinois State Senate, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,938.01 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Altamont CUSD 10?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 2, 2018

Altamont Community Unit School District 10 increased per-student spending 1.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Former state school employee Patterson paid in $26K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $311K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Reginald Patterson, who retired in August 2018, saved $25,540 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Mark J. Highland sells 404 Stanley Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

On Sept. 1, 2018, Dow Investments LLC purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 404 Stanley Ave., Mattoon from Mark J. Highland for $42,000.

Former state school employee Simmons paid in $7K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $188K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Walter Simmons, who retired in August 2018, saved $7,235 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Coffey paid in $143K to pension fund, could collect $2.69M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee John Coffey, who retired in August 2018, saved $142,601 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Fisher paid in $18K to pension fund, could collect $212K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Ricky Fisher, who retired in August 2018, saved $17,509 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Johnson paid in $61K to pension fund, could collect $857K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Carrie Johnson, who retired in August 2018, saved $60,529 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Wilson paid in $126K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.45M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Charles Wilson, who retired in August 2018, saved $125,941 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Endsley paid in $108K to pension fund, could collect $1.9M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Jeffrey Endsley, who retired in August 2018, saved $107,947 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Green paid in $28K to pension fund, could collect $382K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee Tonya Green, who retired in August 2018, saved $27,610 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Romack paid in $60K to pension fund, could collect $2.71M in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state university employee John Romack, who retired in August 2018, saved $60,484 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Milliman paid in $17K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $466K in retirement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 1, 2018

Former state school employee Terry Milliman, who retired in August 2018, saved $17,055 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.