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Bailey: ‘The same IEA who gave my opponent nearly $50,000 when he was in the state Legislature’

By East Central Reporter Reports | 12 months ago

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, has criticized the Illinois Education Association (IEA) for its alleged political bias.

Lake Land Lakers announces who they’ll play this season

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Lake Land Lakers’ season starts on Thu Nov. 2 at Muskegon.

Census Bureau: 1.3% of people in Edgar County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

Of the 16,998 citizens living in Edgar County in 2021, 98.7% said they were only one race, while 1.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

There were 498 students enrolled in Newton Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Newton Elementary School had the biggest enrollment among Jasper County schools.

Coles County collects $559,421 in County School Facility Tax in September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

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

American Landowners Fight Greedy CO2 Pipeline Companies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

Carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines have become a contentious issue in the United States as landowners and environmentalists push back against pipeline projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two recent CO2 pipeline projects in Illinois have faced opposition and have been withdrawn, highlighting the resistance from local communities.One of the projects, the Heartland Greenway pipeline by Navigator Heartland Greenway LLC, sought permission from the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to build a 290-plus mile pipeline through central Illinois. However, the company...

Rep. Wilhour Sponsors Holiday Food Drive to Help Families in Need

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is spearheading a holiday food drive in an effort to assist families in need. The program aims to encourage donations to local food pantries and church food banks across eight counties in the 110th District."There are a good number of programs around our area that help families in need," said Rep. Blaine Wilhour. "I encourage everyone to donate if they are able and help as many families and seniors on fixed incomes as we can."The initiative seeks not only non-perishable food items but also financial contributions to...

As Registration Deadline Approaches, Pritzker Administration Asks Supreme Court to Deny Gun Ban Injunction

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

As the deadline for firearm registration under the new gun ban law in Illinois approaches, the Pritzker administration has made a request to the U.S. Supreme Court. The administration is asking the Court to deny an injunction that would block the ban.The challenge to the gun ban has sparked significant debate and legal action. The Pritzker administration is determined to uphold the law and ensure its implementation. With the deadline set for January 1, the administration's request to the Supreme Court is a crucial step in the process.According to a report by...

Prairie State taxes: Crawford County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

Crawford County residents paid $66,183 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

City of Effingham City Council met Oct. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 3

City of Neoga City Council met Nov. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

City of Neoga City Council Monday, Nov. 13

On Thursday, December 7, former Brimfield High School standout Ella Lune’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers won 67-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, December 7.

On Thursday, December 7, former Rogers Senior High School standout Ellie Buzzelle’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers won 67-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, December 7.

On Thursday, December 7, Minnehaha Academy High School standout Charita Lewis competed in NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

Rossview High School standout Sydney-James Desroches’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

On Thursday, December 7, former Willowbrook High School standout Taris Thornton’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers won 67-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, December 7.

On Thursday, December 7, former Becker Senior High School standout Julia Bengtson’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

On Thursday, December 7, Summit High School standout Ellie Colson competed in NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Charleston, Illinois.

Roncalli High School standout Alana Vinson’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, December 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers won 67-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, December 7.

Miah Monahan, former Glencoe-Silver Lake High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 8, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers won 67-55 in their NCAA D1 game against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks on Thursday, December 7.