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FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Mattoon Public Library Board of Trustees met September 10.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Mattoon Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 10.

Marshall City Council met September 10.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Marshall City Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Effingham Plan Commission met September 11.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Effingham Plan Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Casey City Council will meet August 15.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

City of Casey City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Mattoon Public Library Board of Trustees met July 9.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Mattoon Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, July 9.

Donald R. McDaniel and F Co-Ttees Gayla acquire 2920 Champaign Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2920 Champaign Ave., Mattoon was sold on Sept. 12, 2018 by Jeffrey F. and Michelle R. Wilson for $72,500. The buyers were Donald R. McDaniel and F Co-Ttees Gayla.

State Bank of Arthur #380 (trustee) unloads 8769 N County Road 620, Mattoon for $1.34M

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Mark Donnell and Donnell Nils purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 8769 N County Road 620, Mattoon from State Bank of Arthur #380 (trustee) for $1,337,676.

Celinda Fulling sells 301 W. Market, Palestine

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Celinda Fulling sold their home at 301 W. Market, Palestine to Mark W. and Jaimie M. Tull for $88,000.

Justin Mathew Kindred and Amanda Lynn buy 21 Parisian Court, Paris

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Daniel Mark and Amber S. Dowdle sold their home at 21 Parisian Court, Paris to Justin Mathew Kindred and Amanda Lynn for $168,500.

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 46 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 reported 46 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 students suspended, expelled 116 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 reported one expulsions and 115 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Alexis I. and Odion F. Ayonote purchase 3105 Loren Lane, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3105 Loren Lane, Charleston was sold on Sept. 12, 2018 by Brian E. and Trina R. Myerscough for $360,000. The buyers were Alexis I. and Odion F. Ayonote.

Miller maligns Madigan money as model of corruption, source of bad policies in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Chris Miller’s campaign platform includes the assurance his independence will never be for sale.

Jamie S Mullins acquires 710 S. Garfield, Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Robert A. Lehmann sold their home at 710 S. Garfield, Oblong to Jamie S Mullins for $48,000.

How has spending changed at Mattoon CUSD 2?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2018

Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 decreased per-student spending 18.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Damieon X. and Amanda C. Barrientos acquire 707 W. Mefford, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2018

On Sept. 11, 2018, Leslie J. and Tanya Y. Wilson sold their home at 707 W. Mefford, Robinson to Damieon X. and Amanda C. Barrientos for $246,000.

How has spending changed at Martinsville CUSD 3C?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2018

Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C decreased per-student spending 1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Effingham Community Unit School District 40 students suspended, expelled 230 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2018

Effingham Community Unit School District 40 reported four expulsions and 226 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Robert D. Henico and Ginger L Doucet acquire 308 St. Petersburg, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2018

On Sept. 11, 2018, Robert D. Henico and Ginger L Doucet purchased a home at 308 St. Petersburg, Robinson from Jonathan R. Stephens for $101,000.