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News from November 2023

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2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 rose to 94.2%

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 rose to 94.2% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Miller hopes for veto session legislation aimed at ‘ending the moratorium on new nuclear construction in Illinois’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is pushing to end Illinois’ 30-year moratorium on new nuclear power plant construction as the Illinois House returns for the second week of the fall veto session.

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Miller: ‘Biden’s HHS wants to mock Christians and force employees to engage in leftwing political speech’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is calling a gender identity mandate by the United States Department of Health and Human Services unconstitutional.

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Shelby County ranks 63rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

Shelby County residents paid $210,567 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

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Halbrook Speaks Out for the Return of a Prayer Room to the State Capitol

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

In a recent development, Representative Halbrook has put forth a proposal to reinstate a prayer room in the State Capitol building. The move comes as renovations are underway in the north wing of the Capitol, providing an opportune moment to address the absence of a dedicated prayer space.House Resolution 495, presented by Rep. Halbrook, urges the creation of a new prayer room in the State Capitol. Previously, during renovations in the west wing, the existing prayer room was converted into a House committee room. Now, with the ongoing renovations, there is an opportunity...

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Coles County taxpayers give $538,280 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

In August, Coles County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Niemerg Critical of IDES Mismanagement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has expressed his strong criticism of the mismanagement of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). This criticism comes in light of a recent Legislative Audit Commission report, which confirmed the extent of mismanagement within the department.According to the audit released by the Office of the Auditor General, there were overpayments of $5.24 billion in the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs between Fiscal Years 2020 and 2022. These overpayments were a result of...

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Dallas Mayor Switches Party Affiliation to Republican

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has made a significant political move by switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. This decision has transformed Dallas, Texas into the largest city in the country with a GOP mayor. Prior to his mayoral role, Johnson spent nine years as a Democrat Legislator in Texas.In explaining his switch, Mayor Johnson highlighted the alignment of his vision for Dallas with the common-sense legislation advocated by the Republican Party. He emphasized the importance of low property taxes, support for law enforcement, and the creation of a...

City of Flora City Council met Sept. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

City of Flora City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

City of Effingham Plan Commission met Oct. 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 8, 2023

City of Effingham Plan Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 10

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Coles County residents pay $47,122 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

In August, Coles County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cumberland County taxpayers give $10,486 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

In August, Cumberland County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A reported 94.6% of teacher attendance during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A rose to 94.6% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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House Republicans Introduce Initiatives to Increase Election Integrity in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

House Republicans in Illinois have introduced several initiatives aimed at enhancing election integrity in the state. The bills primarily target the State Board of Elections and focus on implementing measures to track mail-in ballots, requiring voter ID cards or other forms of identification, and ensuring the removal of deceased individuals from voter rolls.One of the main concerns highlighted by House Republicans is the lack of a voter ID requirement in Illinois. Representative John Smith, a proponent of the initiatives, stated, "Illinois law does not require voters to...

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Rep. Halbrook Introduces Resolution to Restore Capitol Prayer Room During Renovations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus (ILPC) is leading the way in an effort to reinstate a prayer room in the Illinois State Capitol. The ILPC, which is comprised of legislators and operates under the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation (CPCF), aims to connect legislators across the nation through prayer and action to protect religious liberties.While a prayer room in the U.S. Capitol was established in just one year from 1954 to 1955, it took a 15-year endeavor to establish a nondenominational chapel, or prayer room, in the Illinois Capitol. The journey began in...

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Rep. Halbrook to Hold Post-Veto Session Town Hall in Mt. Zion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

State Representative Brad Halbrook is inviting local families to attend a Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Mt. Zion. The event, scheduled for November 14th, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Mt. Zion Convention Center, will provide constituents with an opportunity to hear an update on issues addressed during the Veto Session and to discuss their concerns with Representative Halbrook.During the town hall, Rep. Halbrook, a Republican from Shelbyville, will cover a range of important topics that have affected Illinois families. He specifically mentioned the Democrats' gun...

City of Mattoon City Council met Sept. 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

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City of Altamont City Council met October 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

City of Altamont City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, October 9.

City of Olney City Council met Oct. 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Oct. 9

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Miah Monahan, former Glencoe-Silver Lake High School standout, played on Monday, November 6 in NCAA D1 game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2023

The Eastern Illinois Panthers lost 72-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the IUPUI Jaguars on Monday, November 6.