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News from November 2023

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clay County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

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

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Richland County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

Richland County residents paid $273,759 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Week ending Oct. 28: Crawford County home sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Paris Cooperative High School stayed flat at 100%

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Paris Cooperative High School stayed flat at 100% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weekly recap of Edgar County home sales during week ending Oct. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

There were four reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Mattoon residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

Mattoon residents paid $996,849 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Clay County taxpayers give $14,405 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

In August, Clay County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Home sales in Coles County in week ending Oct. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

There were 12 reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Altamont City Council met Aug. 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2023

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Aug. 28

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Rose: ‘Rather than thinking about America, governor, you should be here joining us and thinking about Illinois and how to solve our constituents’ problems’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

State Sen. Chapin Rose of the Illinois General Assembly has criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker for prioritizing national issues over local constituents' problems in a statement issued on Nov 1st.

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Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

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

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Coles County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Coles County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Census Bureau: 3% of people in Lawrence County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 15,465 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Coles County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 47,542 citizens living in Coles County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Support for Law Enforcement Grows Amidst Concerns Over Soft-On-Crime Policies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

In a time when the men and women of law enforcement face increasing challenges and scrutiny, a new petition has emerged to show support for these heroic officers. The petition, titled "Back the Badge," aims to send a strong message to politicians that the public stands firmly with law enforcement in the face of "Soft-On-Crime" policies.The petition, initiated by an Illinois House GOP representative, calls on concerned citizens to voice their support for law enforcement by signing their name. It can be accessed through the website...

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Rep. Miller Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Yesterday, a committee meeting was held by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to discuss the controversial Illinois Firearm Ban. The meeting was attended by concerned constituents and local legislators, including State Representative Chris Miller. Rep. Miller, a Republican from Hindsboro, expressed his outrage over what he sees as a political power grab and an attack on Second Amendment rights."Our Second Amendment rights are being attacked by progressive Democrats who are targeting law-abiding citizens and threatening them with criminal charges if they refuse to register...

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Edgar County ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Edgar County residents paid $289,330 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Douglas County residents paid 42nd-largest sum in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Douglas County residents paid $436,133 in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per county in August.