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News from January 2022

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Open book: Clay-Crawford-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland Regional Office of Education average salary in 2020

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

How much do Illinois teachers in the Clay-Crawford-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland Regional Office of Education make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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EIU leaders point to encouraging spring enrollment

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

After three years of positive spring enrollment growth at Eastern Illinois University, Eastern leaders are reporting a “negligible” dip in spring 2021 to spring 2022 enrollment. The 2.4 percent decrease follows a nearly 9 percent increase from 2018 through 2021.

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303 Jasper County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

As of Jan. 19, 303 Jasper County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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318 Jasper County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

As of Jan. 19, 318 Jasper County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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808 S. 33rd St., Mattoon sold by Larry and Penny Woolever

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

On Jan. 30, Larry and Penny Woolever sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 808 S. 33rd St., Mattoon to Brian M. and Jamie M. Worker for $73,500.

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How many inmates sentenced in Shelby County will be released during week ending Jan. 5?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Shelby County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 5.

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Porterville, Illinois had a median home sale price of $25,000 of two homes in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2022

These are the top two home sales for Porterville, Illinois in 2021, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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'Consequences': Illinois senator sponsors legislation to reinstate death penalty for murder of a police officer

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

Pointing to what he sees as an assault on law enforcement, Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey has filed legislation calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty for anyone who commits first-degree murder against a police officer.

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How much in 2020 do Illinois teachers in the Eastern Illinois Education for Employment make on average?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

How much do Illinois teachers in the Eastern Illinois Education for Employment make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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282 Jasper County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

As of Jan. 19, 282 Jasper County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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426 Jasper County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

As of Jan. 19, 426 Jasper County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

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How many points did Rex Hallam from Olney win in Boys' 16 doubles USTA competitions by December 2021?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

Olney tennis player Rex Hallam won two points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by December 2021.

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Douglas County will have two inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending Jan. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Douglas County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 5.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 29, 2022

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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LTC Offering Facebook for Busines Class

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

Businesses that want to get started on Facebook or sharpen their strategies on social media will have a chance to learn more at Lincoln Trail College. The College is offering a one-day workshop called Getting Started with Facebook for Business on February 4.

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SWIC recently graduated largest Police Academy class with Session 145

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

The Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy recently celebrated the graduation of Session 145. The SWIC Police Academy is an intensive academic and physical training program designed to prepare recruits to enter a career in law enforcement.

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Pending Court Decision May Impact Local Policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

For the past two years, the Arcola School District has been doing its best to keep up with the ongoing changes in state guidance, mandates, and executive orders revolving around the pandemic.

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EIU leaders point to encouraging spring enrollment

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

After three years of positive spring enrollment growth at Eastern Illinois University, Eastern leaders are reporting a “negligible” dip in spring 2021 to spring 2022 enrollment. The 2.4 percent decrease follows a nearly 9 percent increase from 2018 through 2021.

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Coles County officials report 154 coronavirus deaths, with 14,272 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

There have been 14,272 confirmed coronavirus cases in Coles County as of Jan. 28, with 154 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Clay County officials report 62 coronavirus deaths, with 4,425 confirmed cases

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 28, 2022

There have been 4,425 confirmed coronavirus cases in Clay County as of Jan. 28, with 62 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).