East Central Reporter

John F. and Mary E. Hall sell 1121 Champaign Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

On Sept. 7, 2018, Chris and Mary Magnotta purchased a one bedroom, one bathroom property at 1121 Champaign Ave., Mattoon from John F. and Mary E. Hall for $70,000.

Oblong Community Unit School District 4 students suspended 10 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Oblong Community Unit School District 4 reported 10 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bailey committee reports nearly $44K in contributions during second quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Bailey for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $44,201.20 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Charleston home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

Oblong home prices fall in August 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Oblong fell by $15,000 while total sales decreased by 61.5%.

James A. and Pamela J. Willey sell 616 Dakota Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 616 Dakota Ave., Mattoon was sold on Sept. 7, 2018 by James A. and Pamela J. Willey for $88,750. The buyers were Wanda F Ryan and M Pruitt Kimberly.

How has spending changed at Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A decreased per-student spending 0.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Charleston home prices fall in August 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Charleston fell by $11,500 while total sales increased by 3.2%.

Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 students suspended, expelled 80 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 reported three expulsions and 77 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Palestine home prices fall in August 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Palestine fell by $37,250 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

From South Central Illinois News

Wilhour says higher taxes not fair to Illinoisians

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Two ballot measures to raise sales and property taxes on Illinois citizens should be down-voted, according to Blaine Wilhour, the 107th District Republican candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives.

Miller blasts Madigan, Pritzker push for more tax increases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Chris Miller thinks House Speaker Mike Madigan’s latest push to raise property taxes across the state by nearly 50 percent in each of the next 30 years will ultimately lead to just another dead end.

Clay City Community Unit School District 10 students suspended, expelled 23 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Clay City Community Unit School District 10 reported one expulsions and 22 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Home sales in Mattoon, August 26-September 1, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Miller committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Citizens for Chris Miller, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,731.88 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A students suspended 73 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A reported 73 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Clay City CUSD 10?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Clay City Community Unit School District 10 decreased per-student spending 0.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

How has spending changed at Charleston CUSD 1?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2018

Charleston Community Unit School District No.1 decreased per-student spending 15.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 5, 2018

Citizens For Blaine Wilhour, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,645.02 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.