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News from November 2023

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Douglas County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Douglas 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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$9,140 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

In Crawford County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Halbrook to Hold Veto Session Update/Town Hall Meeting in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

Rep. Halbrook, a Republican representative from Shelbyville, is inviting local families to join him for a Veto Session Update/Town Hall discussion in Effingham. The event, which will take place on November 20th, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Effingham City Hall, aims to provide an update on various pressing issues, including the Democrats' gun ban, the sanctuary state crisis, nuclear energy, and Invest in Kids scholarships.During the meeting, residents of Effingham County will have the opportunity to express their concerns and share their suggestions with Representative...

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Fake Meat: A Controversial Solution or a Step towards the Future?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

California-based company UPSIDE Foods is set to begin production of lab-grown meat in Glenview, Illinois. This innovative approach involves cultivating animal cells in labs using bioreactors. While the FDA has approved this method of food production, there are concerns about its potential impact on the environment, animal welfare, and human health.Critics argue that UPSIDE Foods' production methods raise serious questions. Former employees have revealed that the company's advertising may be misleading, as the process of creating lab-grown meat is not as straightforward as...

City of Tuscola City Council met Sept. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Sept. 11

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 15, 2023

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Cumberland County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Cumberland 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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Clay County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

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

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Miller: ‘Democrats have done it again- leaving students behind’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

In a controversial move, Speaker Chris Welch and other Illinois Democratic lawmakers are under fire for not allocating funds to extend the Invest In Kids scholarship program, resulting in over 9,000 students losing their scholarships for quality education.

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Miller: ‘I voted against giving the FBI $300 million for a new headquarters because they ABUSED THEIR POWER’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) voiced her opposition to allocating $300 million for a new FBI headquarters, citing alleged abuses of power by the agency. Miller said she voted against the allocation due to the FBI’s inappropriate targeting of various groups.

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Edgar County collects $36,089 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

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

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Falling home valuation prices in Edgar County in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Edgar County fell by $40,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 90.9%.

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New Hebron Christian School Student Serves as Page-for-a-Day for Rep. Niemerg

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) had the pleasure of hosting 8th grade student Ashton Parrish from New Hebron Christian School in Robinson, Illinois, as a Page-for-a-Day during the Veto Session in the Illinois House of Representatives. Ashton's visit to the State Capitol was an opportunity for him to immerse himself in the legislative process and gain firsthand experience.Ashton's enthusiasm and ambition caught the attention of Rep. Niemerg, who commended the young student for his dedication and involvement in various activities. Rep. Niemerg expressed his...

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Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met October 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Thursday, October 12.

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 11

City of Flora City Council met Oct. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2023

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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$70,824 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in August for Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2023

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

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Q3 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from Crawford County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2023

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Crawford 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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Capitol News Update: Fall Veto Session Concludes with Mixed Results

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 13, 2023

The Fall Veto Session of the Illinois General Assembly has come to a close, with both successes and disappointments. While some bipartisan actions were taken, there were also notable failures on key issues.One of the most significant disappointments was the refusal by Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to call for a vote on the renewal of the Invest in Kids program. This popular program, which provides assistance to underprivileged students in Illinois, has now been essentially killed. Representative Miller expressed his disappointment, stating, "The Democrats like to champion...