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News from November 2023

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$77,631 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

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

City of Martinsville City Council met Sept. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 13

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Sept. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 13

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Halbrook to CTA: ‘Fire the diversity Chief Equity officer. Provide better service. Open up more stops in underserved areas’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is criticizing the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for what he deems as a misplaced focus on diversity and equity initiatives rather than improving transportation services.

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Coles County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Coles 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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Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Edgar County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Edgar 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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Deer Processing in Illinois: A Legacy of Family-Owned Businesses

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

Illinois is not only known for its abundant deer population and thriving hunting industry but also for its family-owned deer processing plants that have been passed down through generations. These businesses play a crucial role in providing quality meat products to families across the state.One such family-owned business is Eickman's Processing Co. in Winnebago County. The Eickman family has been operating this meat processing plant since 1953. Over the years, the company has expanded its operations and won numerous awards for its quality meat. Today, Tom and Katie...

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Edgar County residents pay $121,730 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

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

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Veto Session Update Town Halls Continue with Shelbyville Event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

Rep. Halbrook is inviting local families to participate in an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall discussion in Shelbyville. The purpose of the event is to inform residents about the issues addressed during the Veto Session and to provide updates on ongoing matters that affect the community.Taking place on November 21st, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 PM, the event will be held at the US Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center located at 1989 IL-16, Shelbyville. Residents of Shelby County will have the opportunity to engage in open dialogue with Rep. Halbrook,...

City of Olney City Council met Sept. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Sept. 11

City of Effingham City Council met Oct. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Belleville West High School standouts Keyara Baerga-Plumey and Lamiya Terrell’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.

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East Carter Co. R-Ii High School standout Brooklyn Kearbey’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.

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On Wednesday, November 15, O Fallon High School standout Zsana Hawkins competed in NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Lutheran High School North standout Symone Thomas’ college team lost in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Collinsville High School standout Jenna Scheller’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.

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Breese Central High School standout Riley Jansen’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Park Tudor School standout Halle Shelt’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 15, former Freeburg High School standout Natalie Peterson’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.

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Marquette High School standout Abigail Williams’ college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, November 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 67-73 in their NJCAA game against the Lincoln Land Loggers on Wednesday, November 15.