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News from February 2023

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OPD Seeks Help in identifying Individual in Attempted Rape

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) requests the community’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted in connection with an attempted rape.

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Panther Swim Goes Undefeated At Valparaiso

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

Eastern Illinois men (3-4) and women's (3-4) swimming totaled 18 first place finishes against the Beacons of Valparaiso and Wabash College

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Home sales in Crawford County during week ending Feb. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Feb. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mary E. Miller: "Joe Biden's weak leadership allowed a Chinese spy balloon to fly over the U.S. for days. Our national..."

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

Mary E. Miller has 79,196 Twitter followers as of Feb. 5.

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Nov. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Thursday, Nov. 17

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Nov. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 6, 2023

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 15

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Edgar County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending Jan. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 5, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Edgar County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 4.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mary E. Miller: "Our adversaries continue to rob our country of wealth and prosperity under Joe Bidens weak leadership...."

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 5, 2023

Mary E. Miller has 79,196 Twitter followers as of Feb. 4.

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Edgar County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Feb. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 5, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending Feb. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Plummer congratulates new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Paige Van Dyke

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

In a Jan. 30 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Plummer cheered the new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Paige Van Dyke.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mary E. Miller: "None of that money could have been used to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon? Or prevent it from entering..."

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

Mary E. Miller has 79,196 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mary E. Miller: "The Biden Administration continues to ignore the constant security threats China poses to our nation..."

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

Mary E. Miller has 79,196 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mary E. Miller: "China is exploiting the weakness of Joe Biden with their spy balloon. China paid the Biden family millions,..."

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

Mary E. Miller has 79,196 Twitter followers as of Feb. 3.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Douglas County during week ending Jan. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Douglas County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 4.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 4, 2023

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

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Federal lawsuit names Coles County officials; Including state’s attorney and indicted former asa Brady Allen

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 3, 2023

A federal lawsuit was filed by Plaintiff Kara Chumbley naming Coles County State’s Attorney Jessie Daniels, former Mattoon Police Chief Jason Taylor, Mattoon Police Officer Alex Hesse, and newly indicted former Coles County Assistance State’s Attorney Brady Allen as defendants.

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Indictments: Former Coles Co. asst state’s attorney charged with 32 felony counts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 3, 2023

Brady Allen, former Coles County Assistant State’s Attorney has been indicted and charged on 32 felony counts, all involving three Coles County women between the ages of 18 and 35.

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Week ending Jan. 4: one inmate sentenced in Crawford County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 3, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Crawford County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Jan. 4.

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Home prices in Coles County during January 2023 fell compared to the same period in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 3, 2023

In January 2023, the median sale price of a home in Coles County fell by $1,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 4.8%.

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Coles County had a median home sale price of $85,500 of 40 homes in January 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 3, 2023

These are the top 10 home sales for Coles County in January 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.