East Central Reporter

Home sales in Lerna, December 16-22, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61944 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 16, 2019

Seven offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 61944, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Nine health care and social assistance businesses in Coles County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 16, 2019

There were nine health care and social assistance businesses in Coles 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.

Miller ready to tackle hard issues in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

Newly elected state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) takes his position seriously.

Report: 46 percent of 2016 Mattoon High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

In a year when 96 percent of Mattoon High School seniors graduated on time, 46 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: 81 percent of Neoga students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

About 19 percent of Neoga Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 81 percent of students failed.

6 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61920 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

Six offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 61920, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Humboldt home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Newton failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

About 44 percent of Newton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

32 accommodation and food services businesses in Coles County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2019

There were 32 accommodation and food services businesses in Coles County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Miller: It's up to Dems to reverse state's decline

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) uses a biblical analogy to describe Illinois almost totally being left in the hands of Democratic lawmakers.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins thinks re-stalling Madigan is a mistake

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Newly elected state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says that re-installing House Speaker Mike Madigan sends all the wrong signals.

Clay City Junior High School reports 2% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

The truancy rate at Clay City Junior High School fell to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

77 percent of Crestwood teachers stay put; average earns $41,621.64 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

More than 77 percent of teachers stay at Crestwood Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Oakland High School reports 11% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

The truancy rate at Oakland High School rose to 11 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Ronald R Bolen acquires 222 N. Del., Chrisman

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

The home at 222 N. Del., Chrisman was sold on Jan. 14 by Ronald R Bolen for $14,000. The buyer was Michael R. Hutson.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of Moulton students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

About 30 percent of Moulton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 70 percent of students failed.

Villa Grove Junior High School reports 1% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

The truancy rate at Villa Grove Junior High School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Clay City High School reports 4% truancy rate

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

The truancy rate at Clay City High School fell to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

93.9 percent of Carolyn Wenz teachers stay put; average earns $47,792.86 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 14, 2019

More than 93.9 percent of teachers stay at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.