East Central Reporter

Report: 56 percent of 2016 Effingham High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

In a year when 92 percent of Effingham High School seniors graduated on time, 56 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.5 points lower at Flora Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

At Flora Elementary School, a 6.5-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 15.3 points lower at Windsor Junior & Senior High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

At Windsor Junior & Senior High School, a 15.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of Red Hill Jr/Sr failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

About 43 percent of Red Hill Jr/Sr High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 2.1 points lower at Windsor Junior & Senior High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

At Windsor Junior & Senior High School, a 2.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 16.2 points lower at Flora Elementary School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

At Flora Elementary School, a 16.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

28 retail trade businesses in Effingham County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 26, 2019

There were 28 retail trade businesses in Effingham County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Report: 13 percent of 2016 Robinson High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

In a year when 91 percent of Robinson High School seniors graduated on time, 13 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

88.8 percent of Altamont teachers stay put; average earns $51,273.52 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

More than 88.8 percent of teachers stay at Altamont High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

79 percent of Neoga teachers stay put; average earns $48,952.44 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

More than 79 percent of teachers stay at Neoga Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Sumner Attendance Center students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

About 28 percent of Sumner Attendance Center students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Villa Grove Junior failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

About 23 percent of Villa Grove Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

CITY OF TUSCOLA: Tech Drop-In

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

Every Friday (there are some exceptions) from 2pm-4pm, come into the library with whatever tech problem you have (appointments are encouraged) with phones, eBooks, laptops, tablets, etc.!

CITY OF OLNEY: Brush Dump will be Closed Today, January 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

Due to extremely frigid temperatures, the Brush Dump will be closed today, January 21.

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Spaghetti Dinner

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

Dinner AND a show?! Come out to PHS on Feb 2 and have dinner with the PHS Drama Dept AND make plans to stay for the Mayo Drama Dept production of Shrek Jr at 7pm.

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Yoga & Beer @ Lot 50 Brewing

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

We are so excited about our first Yoga & Beer event! What an amazing response!

CITY OF NEWMAN: Now Accepting Applications For Police Officer

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

The City of Newman is accepting applications for one Police Officer position to perform a variety of complex activities in administering sworn police services and programs for the City’s Police Department.

CITY OF MARSHALL: Marshall Community Pool Hiring For Life Guard

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

The City of Marshall Pool is located on North 2nd Street.

CITY OF MARSHALL: Summer Food and Fun Program Fundraiser

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 25, 2019

We are so excited to announce our Summer Food and Fun Program fundraiser!