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In the 2021-22 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Effingham County school districts identified as Black.

Prairie State taxes: Crawford County residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid for July

Crawford County residents paid $73,621 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Recent Edgar County home sales in week ending Oct. 7

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 90.8% of Robinson Community Unit School District 2’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In Robinson Community Unit School District 2, 90.8% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

Coles County residents pay $557,714 in County School Facility Tax in July

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

There were 13 Black students enrolled in Douglas County districts in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Douglas County school districts identified as Black.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 7

These teams from the East Central Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 1 p.m.

There were 862 white students enrolled in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 in 2021-22 school year

In Tuscola Community Unit School District 301, 862 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

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

Coles County collects $181,395 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Paris Cooperative High School ranks 572nd in enrollment with 514 students during 2021-22 school year

Paris Cooperative High School welcomed 514 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Edgar County residents pay $123,640 in County School Facility Tax in July

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

Home sales in Crawford County in week ending Sept. 30

There were five reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending Sept. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Miller: ‘I am supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House based on his proven track record of holding the Biden Administration accountable’

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is throwing her support behind U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House Speaker.

Illinois DCFS Director Marc Smith Announces Resignation

Illinois DCFS director, Marc Smith, has announced his resignation following criticism of the agency's failures. In a scathing audit of DCFS, it was revealed that the Governor took days to respond and instead chose to shift blame onto others for the agency's shortcomings. Smith, in his resignation statement, highlighted the need for transparency and accountability from both the agency and the Pritzker administration to address the systemic issues at DCFS. He emphasized that the top priority should always be the well-being of the children in the state's care, with no room for...

Women-Owned Businesses in the US Reach Over 13 Million, Making Up 42% of All Businesses

Unknown, the speaker of the Women’s Business Ownership Act, announced today that the number of women-owned businesses in the United States has surpassed 13 million, accounting for 42% of all businesses in the country. This significant growth is a testament to the impact of women entrepreneurs on the economy."In 1972, there were just over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. In 1988, the Women’s Business Ownership Act increased Small Business Administration (SBA’s) access to capital to offer financial assistance to women-owned small businesses. By 2019,...

Cumberland County residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

Cumberland County residents paid $88,338 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

City of Lawrenceville Officially Takes Ownership of Illinois National Guard Armory

Congratulations to Mayor David Courtney and the City of Lawrenceville for officially taking ownership of the Illinois National Guard Armory on September 27, 2023 from the State of Illinois Department of Military Affairs. This new asset for the City of Lawrenceville can be utilized for community activities and economic development for many years to come.During the Transfer Presentation of the Lawrenceville National Guard Armory, State Rep. Adam Niemerg (102nd District) expressed his gratitude to the Parkside Elementary students and the VFW Color Guard for their...

Clay County taxpayers give $60,141 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

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

How many Black students were enrolled in Crawford County districts in 2021-22 school year?