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News from August 2020

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No Richland County residents classified as Hispanic test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, zero Hispanic residents of Richland County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2019 Recap: Parolees in Robinson convicted of crimes involving weapons

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Robinson during 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Michael Fishel earns $102,500 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Michael Fishel earned $102,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional lieutenant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Joni Fisher earns $134,800 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Joni Fisher earned $134,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a social worker, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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No Lawrence County residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were seven Lawrence County residents in their sixties who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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No Clay County residents in their seventies test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, there have been no Clay County residents in their seventies who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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No Jasper County residents 80 or older test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were 26 Jasper County residents 80 years of age and older who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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Letitia Williams earns $106,600 working for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services during 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Letitia Williams 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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No Crawford County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were seven Crawford County residents under 20 years of age who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.

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144 Shelby County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, at least 144 white residents of Shelby County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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19 Shelby County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, there have been 19 Shelby County residents under 20 years of age who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Jasper County officials report seven coronavirus deaths, with 111 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

There have been 111 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jasper County as of August 28, with seven deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Brent Fish earns $69,300 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Brent Fish earned $69,300 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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Gas prices near zip code 61933 for the week of August 17-23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 61933 for the week of August 17-23 is $2.29, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.29.

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Stephen Harbarger earns $106,600 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

Stephen Harbarger 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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David Fischer earns $78,300 at Illinois Department of Employment Security in 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

David Fischer earned $78,300 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Employment Security as an employment security program representative, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Clay County officials report no coronavirus deaths, with 72 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

There have been 72 confirmed coronavirus cases in Clay County as of August 28, with no deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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62 Effingham County residents in their fifties test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 28, there have been 62 Effingham County residents in their fifties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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On August 28, no white residents of Clark County had COVID-19 tests return positive

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

On August 28, no white residents of Clark County had COVID-19 tests return positive.

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No Richland County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 28, 2020

As of August 27 there were eight Richland County residents under 20 years of age who were tested for the Coronavirus, none of those tests have come back positive for the virus.