East Central Reporter

Illinois General Assembly: HB2491 actions on May 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2491 ("epa-uncontaminated plastics"): "Passed Both Houses", "Third Reading - Passed" and "Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Marshall?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Marshall zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Louisville?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Louisville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2386 actions on May 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 16 in the House on House bill HB2386 ("veh cd-texting bodily harm"): "Passed Both Houses" and "Third Reading - Passed".

Roll Call: Righter votes against abortion rights bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dale A. Righter (R-55) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Plummer votes against abortion rights bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-54) on April 11 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Chambana Sun

Roll Call: Rose votes against abortion rights bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on May 31 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Precinct voter rolls: Where do Democrats depend on women most in Illinois?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2019

Democrats depend most on women to show up at the polls in Olney Township Precinct 1 and Charleston Township Precinct 14 in Illinois.

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Northbound/Eastbound off ramp at Exit 162 Will Be Closed

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

Weather permitting, the Northbound/Eastbound off ramp at Exit 162 will be closed for pavement striping Wednesday

CITY OF NEWTON: Sweet Summertime Stroll

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

Visit participating merchants after hours and enjoy a “sweet treat” while shopping and learning about their products and services!

CITY OF CASEY: Bench Work

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

Save the date. July 31 , Aug 1 Aug 2 at Fairview Park.

CITY OF MARSHALL: Third Annual Vintage Camper Rally

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

Third annual Vintage Camper rally on June 20-23 at Lincoln Trail State Park, 2 miles South of Marshall, IL.

Illinois General Assembly: SB2027 actions on May 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB2027 ("epa-mahomet aquifer"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins", "Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer", "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted".

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lerna?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Lerna, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Illinois General Assembly: SB664 actions on May 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 22 in the House on Senate bill SB664 ("tobacco products compliance"): "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling", "Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lawrenceville?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

There were 25 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Lawrenceville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Which Illinois precincts have the highest percentage of male voters?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2019

An analysis of the most recent voter registration data shows men vote more than women at Paris Township Precinct 11, Bridgeport Township Precinct 5 and Prairie Township Precinct 1 in Illinois.

From South Central Illinois News

Allocating $60 million for arts in the midst of a fiscal crisis speaks to Illinois politics, Wilhour says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (Effingham) says the fact that lawmakers in Springfield have earmarked some $60 million out of the recently passed capital spending plan for arts programs across Illinois tells voters everything they need to know about the state government’s dysfunction.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hidalgo?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Hidalgo, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Greenup?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Greenup, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.