East Central Reporter

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62899 convicted of crimes against children

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole near Illinois zip code 62899 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Hays Carrie A acquires 309 N. Range, Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2019

On Sept. 27, 2019, Tracy James A sold their home at 309 N. Range, Oblong to Hays Carrie A for $42,500.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Rep. Miller calls on lawmakers to deal with pension crisis 'in a responsible way and as adults'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) argues that lawmakers in Springfield had better start acting like adults to have any hope of correcting the state’s fiscal crisis.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62868 convicted of property crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62868 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Kevin Gaither's campaign committee receives $126 from Margaret Gaither

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kevin Gaither, Friends of Kevin Gaither, received $126 from Margaret Gaither on September 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

From Macon Reporter

No surprise for Rep. Halbrook to learn that Illinois has highest unfunded pension liability in the U.S.

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reasons that he doesn’t need any new report to tell him about something he’s been preaching about since arriving on the scene in Springfield.

From Metro East Sun

Rep. Plummer speaks out for fair map drawing

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) insists the time is now for fairness in Illinois politics.

From South Central Illinois News

Illinois' broken pension system has state trapped in a fiscal limbo, Rep. Wilhour says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) wonders how the state's fiscal woes can ever improve as long as the specter of a broken pension system hangs over Springfield like a dark cloud.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

55 percent of applicants to Eastern Illinois University were admitted for fall 2018

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2019

At Eastern Illinois University, 87 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 57 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62868 convicted of drug crimes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62868 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Kevin Gaither's campaign committee receives $102 from Jim Gaither

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Kevin Gaither, Friends of Kevin Gaither, received $102 from Jim Gaither on September 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Matheney Kenneth L||Elenore Jean sells 511 E. Connie Rae Drive, Palestine

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2019

On Sept. 25, 2019, Matheney Kenneth L||Elenore Jean sold their home at 511 E. Connie Rae Drive, Palestine to Hodge Roger G||Janet S for $15,500.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey predicts 'rock bottom' for Chicago before Illinois can begin fiscal reparations

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is so desperate for change in the handling of the state’s finances that he’s conceded the fact it may require a drastic occurrence before the ship can be righted.

Aikman Samuel V||Martin Roger D unloads 407 E. Emmons, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2019

On Sept. 25, 2019, Bemont Kathleen A purchased a home at 407 E. Emmons, Robinson from Aikman Samuel V||Martin Roger D for $70,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62858 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62858 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 55: Week in Review: September 16-20, 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1.

Southwestern Illinois College enrolls 8,841 undergrads

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2019

At Southwestern Illinois College, 63 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 55 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.