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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Jasper County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Jasper 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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Shelby County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Shelby 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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Crawford County home sales during week ending Nov. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Nov. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

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

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Week ending Nov. 11: Coles County home sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Nov. 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Effingham County collects $213,779 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

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

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Clay County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

Clay County residents paid $101,548 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Sept. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2023

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 14

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Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Effingham County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes living in Effingham 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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Clark County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

In Clark 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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Miller: ‘Taxpayers should NOT fund an office that promotes abortion procedures and encourages transgender surgeries for CHILDREN!’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) has expressed her opposition to taxpayer funding for President Joe Biden’s Office of Population Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically criticizing its promotion of gender transition procedures for children and Title X Abortion Resources. The funds under scrutiny are being managed by Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine.

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Census Bureau: 2.4% of people in Cumberland County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Of the 10,528 citizens living in Cumberland County in 2021, 97.6% said they were only one race, while 2.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Edgar County taxpayers give $122,370 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

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

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Median home valuation prices in Crawford County rose to $110,000 in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Crawford County rose by $26,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 35%.

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Illinois State Taxpayers Set to Spend over $708 million on Migrant Crisis

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois taxpayers are projected to spend a staggering $708 million on the ongoing migrant crisis, according to a report requested by State Representative Halbrook. The report reveals that this significant expenditure has been allocated by various state agencies since August 2022.Governor Pritzker recently announced an additional commitment of $160 million to Chicago for migrant support. This funding includes $115 million specifically designated for the city and over $54 million earmarked for asylee healthcare. These funds will be sourced from multiple departments, such...

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Rep. Blaine Wilhour to Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting Nov. 28th: Veto Session Update

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

State Representative Blaine Wilhour has announced that he will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall meeting for constituents of the 110th District on November 28th. This telephonic event will allow working families, farmers, and seniors who are unable to attend in-person meetings to stay informed about the latest actions of the General Assembly and to have their questions answered directly by Rep. Wilhour.The Tele-Town Hall meeting is an excellent opportunity for constituents to engage with their representative and voice their concerns. By dialing 217-727-6958 between 6:30 and...

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Illinois Can’t Afford to be a Sanctuary State

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker, recently announced an additional $160 million in funding to support asylum seekers in the state. However, this decision has sparked a debate about whether Illinois can truly afford to be a sanctuary state. Critics argue that prioritizing the care of undocumented immigrants over the needs of Illinois citizens is misguided.One critic, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed concern over the allocation of funds, stating, "The additional $160 million the Governor Thursday promised for migrant aid should be used to take care of the...

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Chicago Municipal Employees Being Investigated for COVID Relief Fraud

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

More than 1,000 federal COVID-19 relief loans meant for struggling businesses were obtained by city of Chicago employees, raising concerns of potential fraud, according to a recent report by the city's Inspector General, Deborah Witzburg. While some of the loans were obtained legitimately, a significant number showed indicators of fraudulent activity.The investigation conducted by the Chicago City Hall Inspector General's office examined over 350,000 federal COVID-19 loans approved in the Chicago area. Among these loans, more than 1,000 were found to have been acquired by...

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Census Bureau: 1.4% of people in Shelby County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Of the 21,160 citizens living in Shelby County in 2021, 98.6% said they were only one race, while 1.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.