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Rep. Halbrook: 'We need pension reform now'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) doesn’t see how the state can continue on its current path and still be the place he’s always known.

Peter Neumer nominated to Illinois Department of Human Services

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2019

Peter Neumer was nominated in the Senate to be inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Daniel Dyslin's nomination to position with the Illinois Department of Human Services withdrawn

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2019

Daniel Dyslin's nomination to be inspector general of the Illinois Department of Human Services was withdrawn on Nov. 18, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Penny Hoover acquires 617 S. Ninth St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2019

On Nov. 27, 2019, Jon W. and Barbara J. Scott sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 617 S. Ninth St., Mattoon to Penny Hoover for $140,000.

City of Neoga City Council met Sept. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2019

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Sept. 23

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 55: Senate Week in Review November 18-22, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

In news this week, the recent cold weather and the late harvest have led to a propane emergency across the Land of Lincoln.

From South Central Illinois News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 54: Senator Plummer Introduces Taxpayer Protection Plan for Pension Consolidation Law

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is sponsoring legislation that aims to protect taxpayer dollars and safeguard local first-responder pension funds.

Home sales in Mattoon, November 17-23, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 17-23, 2019.

Hutsonville home sales, November 17-23, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of November 17-23, 2019.

Recent Charleston home sales, November 17-23, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Charleston for the week of November 17-23, 2019.

Zachary E. and Tayli M. Frantz unload 7736 W. Country Club Road, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

On Nov. 26, 2019, Zachary E. and Tayli M. Frantz sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 7736 W. Country Club Road, Mattoon to Jonathan E. and Kimberly R. Clevenger for $168,000.

Home sales in Robinson, November 17-23, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 26, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Robinson for the week of November 17-23, 2019.

From South Central Illinois News

Influence peddling, special-interest groups at the heart of Illinois' poor business climate, Rep. Wilhour says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

The state of Illinois now ranks as the third most regulated state in the U.S., and one Downstate lawmaker thinks that only tells part of the story.

From SE Illinois News

Sen. Righter backs bill for lobbying restrictions to help fight state's 'culture of corruption'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is pushing a proposal that would ban state legislators from working as paid lobbyists.

Nelson B. and Dolores F. Sell unload 706 S. 31st St., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2019

On Nov. 25, 2019, Nelson B. and Dolores F. Sell sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 706 S. 31st St., Mattoon to Janice E. Mann for $75,000.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 109: Rep. Bailey Celebrates National Adoption Day on Saturday Nov. 23rd

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2019

Rep. Bailey Celebrates National Adoption Day on Saturday Nov. 23rd

CITY OF MARTINSVILLE: Hygiene Drive

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2019

The Education Committee of Martinsville on the Move is hosting a hygiene drive for the elementary school.

CITY OF MARSHALL: Worlds Largest Court Gavel!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2019

Come see the Worlds Largest Court Gavel!

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Hiring 911 Telecommunicators

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2019

The Effingham City Police Department is hiring 911 Telecommunicators.

CITY OF MATTOON: Christmas Parade Line Up

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2019

The lineup for the Christmas Parade is now posted on the event's page, which can be found on the City's website