East Central Reporter

Main Street Elementary School scores 60.5% ELA proficiency, 53.1% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2019

Of the 327 students attending Main Street Elementary School in 2018, 60.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 53.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Two robberies reported on Southwestern Illinois College campus in 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2019

There were 2 on-campus robberies in 2017 on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College, located in Belleville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in City of Tuscola Ward 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as City of Tuscola Ward 2 alderman when they head to the polls on April 2.

ILLINOIS' 109TH STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: Traveling Office Hours Continue On April 10 in Lawrenceville and Mt. Carmel

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

We continue “Bringing State Government to You” on Wednesday, April 10th in Mt. Carmel from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and Lawrenceville from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

ILLINOIS' 107TH STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: KC Veterans Club Members Travel to State Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Thank you to Jody Roper and Dennis “Alex” Pracht for visiting the Capitol this week from Kaskaskia College (KC). They are members of the KC Veterans Club. I appreciate Ms. Carrie Hancock for all of her help as the Coordinator of Veterans’ Services at Kaskaskia College.

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ILLINOIS' 102ND STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: Rep. Halbrook brings Listening Tour to Arcola

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

As the General Assembly’s Spring Session progresses, State Representative Brad Halbrook is continuing his spring listening tour with an April 8 stop at the Arcola City Hall.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in City of Tuscola Ward 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as City of Tuscola Ward 1 alderman when they head to the polls on April 2.

Mattoon home prices rise in the first quarter of 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2019 in Mattoon rose by $10,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 66 homes sold.

One motor vehicle theft reported on Southwestern Illinois College campus in 2017

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

There was 1 on-campus motor vehicle theft in 2017 on the campus of Southwestern Illinois College, located in Belleville, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the U.S. Department of Education website.

Chris Miller was present for 99% of House votes in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Rep. Chris Miller (R-110) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in March.

Newton Elementary School scores 43.9% ELA proficiency, 32.3% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Of the 540 students attending Newton Elementary School in 2018, 43.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 32.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Oblong home prices rise in the first quarter of 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2019 in Oblong rose by $37,375 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Blaine Wilhour missed 32% of House votes in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-107) did not vote on 32 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in March.

Brad Halbrook was present for 96% of House votes in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) voted on 96 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in March.

Palestine home prices fall in March 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2019 in Palestine fell by $28,975 while total sales increased by 50%.

Robinson home prices rise in the first quarter of 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2019 in Robinson rose by $23,250 while total sales decreased by 20%.

Mattoon home prices rise in March 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2019 in Mattoon rose by $4,000 while total sales decreased by 23.1%.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in City of Sumner Ward 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as City of Sumner Ward 2 alderman when they head to the polls on April 2.

Oblong home prices fall in March 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in March 2019 in Oblong fell by $18,250 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Dale A. Righter was present for 77% of Senate votes in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 7, 2019

Sen. Dale A. Righter (R-55) voted on 77 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in March.