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News from April 2023

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$91,450 in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2023

In January, Lawrence County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Casey City Council met Feb. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2023

City of Casey City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21

City of Altamont City Council met Feb. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2023

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Feb. 27

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Shelby County – Misinformation feeds false narrative and creates unnecessary concern and division

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

Over the past 13 years of our operations, we have seen time and time again the negative impact and distrust of elected officials in communities due to social media postings.

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Emergency Shelby County Board meeting held

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

The Shelby County Board held an emergency meeting today, April 18, 2023, at noon in courtroom B.

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $23,583 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

In January, Lawrence County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Shelby County – Williams criminal case – the rest of the story – part III

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

Soley for the purpose of education on the subject matter raised regarding dual sovereignty, we wanted to ensure additional information shared by the unknown author was included in this article, along with some other points that were either overlooked or ignored. We encourage everyone to read the previous articles on this matter at the links here, and here.

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Shelby County – Michael Williams criminal case – the rest of the story – part II

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

In the first article on Michael Willliams’ criminal case, we explained the history of his case and provided the reasoning as to why he was not prosecuted at the state level after his federal conviction as was told to us by those making that decision.

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Shelby County – Michael Williams criminal case – the rest of the story

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

For years we have seen attempts from people from all over the country to create social media pages for the sole purpose of presenting only information supporting their agenda.

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Shelby County – Did county board member comments turn farm ground into a cemetery? Part II

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

As we outlined in the first article at this link, we reached out to Shelby County Board member Carol Cole in order to get clarification pertaining to the burial of persons at the Shelby County farm site.

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Shelby County – Did county board member comments turn farm ground into a cemetery?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

During the last Shelby County Board meeting, board member Carol Cole provided her input (video below) during the discussion regarding power poles being placed on the farm property, or is it cemetery property after her comments?

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Bailey on vaccine mandate ruling: ‘Never Again!’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

Former state senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey celebrated a judge’s ruling reinstating with back pay City of Chicago employees who were fired for not getting vaccinated.

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City of Effingham City Council met March 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

City of Effingham City Council 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21.

City of Mattoon City Council met Feb. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21

City of Marshall City Council met March 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 25, 2023

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, March 27

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Wilhour: 'If you were impacted by the recent tornado in Salem or the Marion County area, you may be able to receive a grant'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has encouraged victims impacted by the recent tornado in Marion County to apply for grant money to put towards housing.

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Jasper County residents pay $90,727 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2023

In January, Jasper County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Recent Edgar County home sales in week ending April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2023

There were 18 reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending April 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Feb. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2023

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Feb. 15

City of Effingham City Council met March 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2023

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, March 21