February, 2019 | East Central Reporter

Palestine home sales, January 20-26, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

2018 home sales: Embarrass price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Sumner Attendance Center scores 52.9% ELA proficiency, 28.4% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

Of the 210 students attending Sumner Attendance Center in 2018, 52.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 28.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Oblong administrators rank 709th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

Administrators in Oblong Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $84,462 per year, ranking 709th out of 864 districts in the state.

Statewide test results: male students score 3.9 points lower at Main Street Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

At Main Street Elementary School, a 3.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

186 retail trade businesses in Clark County have between 100 and 249 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

There were 186 retail trade businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with between 100 and 249 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Bailey opposes minimum wage hike

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) says the state's new minimum wage bill is misguided.

Analysis: Altamont administrators rank 700th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

Administrators in Altamont Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $84,904 per year, ranking 700th out of 864 districts in the state.

Top Bushton home sale for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer paid $10,000 to purchase the only Bushton home sold in 2018.

Bridgeport Grade School scores 40.7% ELA proficiency, 39% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

Of the 352 students attending Bridgeport Grade School in 2018, 40.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 39 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

2018 home sales: Ashmore price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Illinois General Assembly: HJR34 Referred to Rules Committee

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

The following action was taken on Feb. 19 in the House on House bill HJR34 ("us const-art v-application"): "Referred to Rules Committee."

315 accommodation and food services businesses in Clark County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 20, 2019

There were 315 accommodation and food services businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with between 50 and 99 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Top Rardin home sale for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2019

A home buyer paid $4,000 to purchase the only Rardin home sold in 2018.

Q3 real estate sales report: Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2019

Median prices rose in Oblong over last year, and are up 55.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Hutsonville Elementary And Junior High School scores 24.4% ELA proficiency, 20.4% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 19, 2019

Of the 243 students attending Hutsonville Elementary And Junior High School in 2018, 24.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 20.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).