East Central Reporter

North Clay Community Unit School District 25 students suspended 14 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

North Clay Community Unit School District 25 reported 14 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Charleston home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

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

Charles W. Carrell acquires 3205 Walnut Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3205 Walnut Ave., Mattoon was sold on Sept. 14, 2018 by Mark and Marcia Carrell for $77,327. The buyer was Charles W. Carrell.

How has spending changed at Windsor CUSD 1?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

Windsor Community Unified School District 1 increased per-student spending 16.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.1 points lower at Richland County Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

At Richland County Elementary School, a 14.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Florida Ernest M acquires 717 S. 32nd St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, Floyd Rentals LLC sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 717 S. 32nd St., Mattoon to Florida Ernest M for $64,900.

Greg L Sanders acquires 1108 S. 17th St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, Greg L Sanders purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1108 S. 17th St., Mattoon from Jerry A. and Misty D. Bishop for $89,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.0 points lower at Riddle Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

At Riddle Elementary School, a 15.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 22.1 points lower at Mattoon Middle School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

At Mattoon Middle School, a 22.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

David E. Stanley sells 1521 S. Third St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, John M. Stanley purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1521 S. Third St., Mattoon from David E. Stanley for $60,000.

Douglas A. and Megan R. Henness buy 2829 Walnut Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2829 Walnut Ave., Mattoon was sold on Sept. 14, 2018 by John R. and Jill L. Horst for $124,500. The buyers were Douglas A. and Megan R. Henness.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins sees more Republicans in Springfield as key to addressing taxes, outmigration issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

As a longtime Republican, Dan Caulkins admits he’s gotten to the point where he finds what Democrats have to say is what interests him the most.

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 14, 2018

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

How has spending changed at Lawrence County CUD 20?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 increased per-student spending 6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Report: 21 percent of 2015 Martinsville Jr-Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

In a year when 92 percent of Martinsville Jr-Sr High School seniors graduated on time, 21 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Report: 40 percent of 2015 Charleston High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

In a year when 85 percent of Charleston High School seniors graduated on time, 40 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Thomas L. and Isiah D. Osborne purchase 4454 N. 575th St., Hardinville

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

On Sept. 13, 2018, Thomas L. and Isiah D. Osborne purchased a property at 4454 N. 575th St., Hardinville from Charles W. and Betty L. Alspach, Lisa Venatta, Cynthia Myer and David W. Alspach (estate) for $12,000.

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 students suspended 40 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 reported 40 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A students suspended 3 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 13, 2018

Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A reported three suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.