February, 2019 | East Central Reporter

Q3 real estate sales report: West York

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2019

Median prices rose in West York over last year, and are up 59.3 percent over 2 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Villa Grove Elementary School scores 39% ELA proficiency, 23.3% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2019

Of the 358 students attending Villa Grove Elementary School in 2018, 39 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 23.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: low-income students score 14.4 points lower at Palestine Grade School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2019

At Palestine Grade School, a 14.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

1,556 retail trade businesses in Clark County have between 5 and 9 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 17, 2019

There were 1,556 retail trade businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Analysis: Paris administrators rank 640th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

Administrators in Paris Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $88,365 per year, ranking 640th out of 864 districts in the state.

Top 18 Oakland home sales for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

A home buyer who paid $140,000 to purchase a home on Nov. 2 paid the top home sale price for Oakland in 2018.

East Prairie Middle School scores 55.9% ELA proficiency, 25.8% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

Of the 271 students attending East Prairie Middle School in 2018, 55.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 25.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA26 actions on Feb. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 15 in the House on House bill HJRCA26 ("con amend-redistricting"): "Referred to Rules Committee", "Read in Full a First Time" and "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook".

Recent Robinson home sales, January 6-12, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 6-12, 2019.

Q3 real estate sales report: Palestine

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

Median prices rose in Palestine over last year, and are up 11.1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

CITY OF OLNEY: Hiring Full Time Maintenance Position

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

The City of Olney Street Department is accepting applications for one full time maintenance position.

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: National Wear Red Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

NAL employees are wearing red to promote National Wear Red Day and raise awareness for heart disease, especially in women.

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Annual Chamber Celebration

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

Tables are filling up fast for the Annual Chamber Celebration on Saturday March 23rd. It's limited seating so be sure to get your tickets and join us as we celebrate our community and the people in it who make it great!

CITY OF NEWMAN: Now Accepting Applications For Motor Sweeper Operator

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

The City of Newman is accepting applications for one (1) Motor Sweeper Operator position to perform a variety of duties in the operation of street sweeping equipment for the purpose of cleaning City commercial and residential streets and related areas.

4,918 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in Clark County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 16, 2019

There were 4,918 professional, scientific and technical services businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

CITY OF MATTOON: Gardenfest

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 15, 2019

Save the date. Gardenfest, formerly Herbfest, will be at Lytle Park May 11, 2019.

CITY OF MATTOON: Bicycle Plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 15, 2019

Mattoon City Council Approves Bicycle Plan At its meeting on February 5, the City Council approved a Bicycle Plan developed by a committee from the Mattoon in Motion initiative, with assistance from Ride Illinois and funding by The Lumpkin Family Foundation.