East Central Reporter

Waning Democratic support for Gov. Pritzker's 'fair tax' plan comes as no surprise to Rep. Miller

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) believes that the growing number of Democratic voters voicing their reluctance to buy into Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax proposal are simply being honest with themselves.

North Clay Elementary/Junior High School scores 16.3% ELA proficiency, 18.6% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2019

Of the 443 students attending North Clay Elementary/Junior High School in 2018, 16.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 18.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Lawrenceville District Library

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as Lawrenceville District Library trustee when they head to the polls on April 2.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Marshall Community Unit School District 2C

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as a Marshall Community Unit School District 2C board member when they head to the polls on April 2.

Neoga Junior/Senior High School scores 33.1% ELA proficiency, 18.7% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2019

Of the 330 students attending Neoga Junior/Senior High School in 2018, 33.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 18.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as a Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 board member when they head to the polls on April 2.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Lake Land College 517 Community College

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as Lake Land College 517 Community College trustee when they head to the polls on April 2.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2786 actions on April 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB2786 ("dcfs-hotline-bullying & hazing"): "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee" and "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee".

Neoga Elementary School scores 24.8% ELA proficiency, 19.3% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

Of the 227 students attending Neoga Elementary School in 2018, 24.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 19.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HB3152 actions on April 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB3152 ("utilities-infrastructure"): "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee" and "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee".

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as a Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 board member when they head to the polls on April 2.

Who will be on the April 2 ballot in Illinois Eastern Community College District 529

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

Voters will decide who will serve as Illinois Eastern Community College District 529 trustee when they head to the polls on April 2.

Illinois General Assembly: HB3149 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following action was taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB3149 ("sanitary dist-trustee benefits"): "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee."

Illinois General Assembly: HR290 actions on April 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HR290 ("congrats-lisa guinan"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

Illinois General Assembly: HB3187 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following action was taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB3187 ("ins code-pharm benefit manager"): "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee."

Illinois General Assembly: HB835 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following action was taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB835 ("honor and remember flag"): "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee."

Illinois General Assembly: HB3144 actions on April 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 12 in the House on House bill HB3144 ("sch cd-classroom placement"): "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee" and "Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee".

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB2144

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2019

Illinois SB2144 passed the state Senate on April 12.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1139

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 12, 2019

Illinois SB1139 passed the state Senate on April 12.