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News from February 2019

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Richland County Elementary School scores 28.9% ELA proficiency, 28.9% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Of the 1130 students attending Richland County Elementary School in 2018, 28.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 28.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Analysis: Central A&M administrators rank 737th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Administrators in Central A&M Community Unit School District 21 earn an average of $82,247 per year, ranking 737th out of 864 districts in the state.

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2018 home sales: Charleston price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 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.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 26.4 points lower at Marshall Junior High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

At Marshall Junior High School, a 26.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 9.2 points lower at Marshall Junior High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

At Marshall Junior High School, a 9.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 21.6 points lower at Martinsville Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

At Martinsville Elementary School, a 21.6-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Top 2 Paradise home sales for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

A home buyer who paid $270,000 to purchase a home on Sept. 27 paid the top home sale price for Paradise in 2018.

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Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met February 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met Thursday, Feb. 14.

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Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met January 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Cowden Herrick Community Unit School District 3A Board met Tuesday, Jan. 10.

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Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met January 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 28.

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22 accommodation and food services businesses in Clark County have between 500 and 999 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 23, 2019

There were 22 accommodation and food services businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with between 500 and 999 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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2018 home sales: Mattoon price history

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 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.

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Illinois General Assembly: HR131 actions on Feb. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 21 in the House on House bill HR131 ("congrats-vandalia historical"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Placed on Calendar Agreed Resolutions".

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Analysis: Hutsonville administrators rank 726th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2019

Administrators in Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $83,388 per year, ranking 726th out of 864 districts in the state.

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Red Hill Junior/Senior High School scores 43.4% ELA proficiency, 9.3% on math in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 404 students attending Red Hill Junior/Senior High School in 2018, 43.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 9.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Top Campbell home sale for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2019

A home buyer paid $70,000 to purchase the only Campbell home sold in 2018.

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12 transportation and warehousing businesses in Clark County have between 250 and 499 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 22, 2019

There were 12 transportation and warehousing businesses in Clark County ZIP Codes with between 250 and 499 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 26.8 points lower at Main Street Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

At Main Street Elementary School, a 26.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Michael D. and Gretchen B. Bryant buy 11011 E. 700th Ave., Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, Michael D. and Gretchen B. Bryant purchased a home at 11011 E. 700th Ave., Robinson from James A. and Lisa A. Runyon for $138,500.

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Top 10 Lerna home sales for 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 21, 2019

A home buyer who paid $96,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 20 paid the top home sale price for Lerna in 2018.