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News from August 2020

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No Crawford County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

As of August 27, there have been no Crawford County residents 80 years of age and older who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Nancy Guethle earns $106,800 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Nancy Guethle was ranked in the 92nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Cindia Fields earns $96,800 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Cindia Fields earned $96,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional sergeant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Clark County officials report two coronavirus deaths, with 112 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

There have been 112 confirmed coronavirus cases in Clark County as of August 27, with two deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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22 Crawford County residents in their twenties test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

As of August 27, there have been 22 Crawford County residents in their twenties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Richland County officials report one coronavirus death, with 58 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

There have been 58 confirmed coronavirus cases in Richland County as of August 27, with one death linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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15 professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61944 during week ending September 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

15 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61944 during the week ending September 6, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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No Lawrence County residents in their twenties test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

As of August 26 there were 17 Lawrence County residents in their twenties who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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Harold Finn earns $85,600 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Harold Finn earned $85,600 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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1 Jasper County resident in twenties tests positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

One Jasper County resident in his or her twenties tested positive for COVID-19 on August 26.

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Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 62839

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

The Huck's at 232 W. North Ave. in Flora is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 62839 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Gas prices near zip code 62839 for the week of August 10-16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 62839 for the week of August 10-16 is $2.28, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.28.

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Thomas Fields earns $52,400 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Thomas Fields earned $52,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a public aid eligibility assistant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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James Filson earns $92,400 at Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

James Filson earned $92,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as an executive, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Five professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 62462 during week ending September 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Five professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 62462 during the week ending September 6, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Claudia Kemple earns $106,800 working for the Illinois Department on Aging during 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Claudia Kemple was ranked in the 92nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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5 Coles County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

Five Coles County residents under 20 years of age tested positive for COVID-19 on August 26.

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54 Coles County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

As of August 27, there have been 54 Coles County residents 80 years of age and older who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 62839

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

The Fast Stop at 11109 Old U.S.-50 in Flora is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 62839 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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No Douglas County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 27, 2020

As of August 27, zero African American residents of Douglas County tested positive for the coronavirus.