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News from December 2023

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Former Coles Co. Assistant State’s Atty Brady Allen pleads guilty to bribery; sentenced to 120 days jail, loss of law license

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office obtained a guilty plea from a former assistant Coles County state’s attorney for misconduct involving interactions he had in his official capacity with Coles County women who were prosecuted by the state’s attorney’s office.

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Effingham County taxpayers give $176,171 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

In September, Effingham County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Clay County taxpayers give $396,198 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

In 2022, Clay County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Illinois Budget Pressures Mounting for 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

Illinois is facing mounting budget pressures as the year 2024 approaches. The state's Democrats are now being urged to carefully consider their budgeting decisions, as temporary funds used to create long-term state programs are running out. This situation has led to the inevitable need for hard choices regarding budget cuts.According to a report from Capitol News Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker has warned about the consequences of not budgeting carefully before implementing new state programs. With the depletion of temporary funds, the state is now facing potential...

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Venezuelan Immigration in Chicago Contributes to Increased Crime Rates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

The Chicago Police Department has reported a significant increase in the number of arrests of Venezuelans in the city this year. As of November, a total of 686 Venezuelans have been arrested, raising concerns about the impact of illegal immigration on crime rates. These alarming statistics have sparked a heated debate about the policies surrounding immigration and their potential consequences.Critics of the Biden administration argue that its lenient approach to immigration has put the lives of American citizens at risk. They claim that Governor Pritzker's support for...

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City of Effingham City Council met Oct. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Flora Community Unit School District 35 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2023

Flora Community Unit School District 35 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Richland County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Richland County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Report: At Riddle Elementary School, multiracial student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 8.8% or 54 of Riddle Elementary School's total student population of 614, accounted for 18 out of the 108 total suspensions (16.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met November 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 20.

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Exciting Visit to Villa Grove CUSD 302

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to visit Villa Grove CUSD 302 and engage with the students and staff. It was a delightful experience, and I am grateful to Sara Jones, Dr. Carol Munson, and Shane Phebus for extending their warm welcome to me at this exceptional school.During my visit, I had the pleasure of speaking to the students about various topics, including the Preamble of the Constitution and The Tytler Cycle. The students at Villa Grove CUSD 302 displayed an impressive level of intelligence and enthusiasm, making our discussions both engaging and insightful.One of...

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Illinois Exodus Continued in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

Illinois population drops for 10th year in a row during 2023Dec 20 2023Illinois continues to experience a steady decline in population for the tenth consecutive year in 2023. This alarming trend has prompted concerns among state officials and experts who believe that major policy changes are necessary to reverse this exodus.According to a report by illinoispolicy.org, the state's population has been steadily decreasing year after year. The reasons behind this decline are multifaceted, but one common thread is the need for Illinois to become a more affordable and...

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$217,228 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

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

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City of Flora City Council met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 20, 2023

Neoga District Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 28

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Prairie State sales taxes: Douglas County residents paid 43rd-largest sum in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2023

Douglas County residents paid $4.8 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in 2022.

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Report: At Richland County High School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 5.2% or 36 of Richland County High School's total student population of 697, accounted for seven out of the 63 total suspensions (11.1%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Lawrence County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Lawrence County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Edgar County collects $127,826 in County School Facility Tax in September

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2023

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

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Coles County median home valuation prices rose by 1.7% in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 19, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Coles County rose by $1,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 69%.