January, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2021 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cumberland County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

There were seven offenders released on parole during 2021 that live in Cumberland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Crawford County effective property tax rate in Q4 2022 was higher than the national average

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

Property owners in Crawford County paid 1.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2022, which is more than 1.2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by the East Central Reporter.

Coles County home sales during week ending Dec. 31, 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

There were seven reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q4 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from Coles County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Coles County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Arcola Community Unit School District #306 Board of Education met Oct. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

Arcola Community Unit School District #306 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 3

City of Newton City Council met Dec. 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 2, 2023

City of Newton City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 7

Analysis: Edgar County effective property tax rate outpaced the national average in Q4 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

Property owners in Edgar County paid 1.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2022, which is more than 1.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by the East Central Reporter.

Dundas Ruritan Breakfast on February 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

Dundas Ruritan Breakfast on February 4

Oakland City Center Toastmasters on January 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

Oakland City Center Toastmasters on January 3

The Chamber of Commerce is still looking for a new Executive Director

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

The Chamber of Commerce is still looking for a new Executive Director! Please share

Basketball Stuns Iowa, 92-83

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

Eastern Illinois trailed Iowa 45-37 at the half. The Panthers connected for 72 percent from the floor in the second half to pick up just their second-ever win over a Big Ten conference school.

Land of Lincoln Credit Union to acquire Colchester State Bank

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 1, 2023

Land of Lincoln Credit Union (“LLCU”) of Decatur, IL and Colchester State Bank (“Colchester”) of Colchester, IL jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby LLCU will purchase substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Colchester State Bank in an all-cash transaction.