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News from October 2023

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The Sanctuary State of Illinois Grapples with Challenges of Illegal Immigration

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker, has been facing criticism for his welcoming stance towards illegal immigrants in the state. Despite signing a budget that allocated over $500 million to support the healthcare of illegal immigrants, the repercussions of this approach are becoming evident. Republicans, who had warned about the potential consequences, are now witnessing their concerns materialize.While Illinois is currently capped on spending taxpayer money for illegal immigrants, the financial burden associated with this issue continues to grow. The state is now grappling...

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Weiss Sentenced to 5 ½ Years For Bribery Scheme

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

James T. Weiss, a corrupt businessman, has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for bribery and lying to the FBI. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Steven Seeger at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. The judge emphasized that corruption is an embarrassment to the city of Chicago, stating, "Mr. Weiss, you added another star to Chicago’s walk of shame on the sidewalk of corruption."Weiss was found guilty during a federal trial that concluded in June. He was charged with bribing two Illinois Democratic lawmakers, Luis Arroyo and Terry Link, in an...

City of Effingham City Council met Aug. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 15

City of Olney City Council met Aug. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

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Miller: ‘This law weakens our criminal justice system and favors criminals who pose a threat to our safety’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) has criticized the recent enactment of the SAFE-T Act after prosecutors have noted negative effects.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Lawrence County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Lawrence 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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Miller: ‘INSURRECTIONISTS are storming the Capitol in support of Hamas’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Pro-Palestine protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol, demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The demonstration, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace and IfNotNow, led to multiple arrests and calls for President Joe Biden’s intervention to halt the actions in Gaza.

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Truancy rates in Lawrence County schools worsened in 2021-22 school year compared to the previous school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Lawrence County schools had a truancy rate of 12.8% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

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Effingham County collects $78,147 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

In July, Effingham County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kids Scholarships and Nuclear Energy will Be Hot Topics in Veto Session

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

The upcoming veto session in Illinois is set to address a range of important issues, including kids scholarships and nuclear energy. The session, which is scheduled to begin next week, will see lawmakers tackling these pressing matters that have significant implications for the state.One of the key topics on the agenda is kids scholarships. The initiative aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to pursue their educational goals. Representative John Doe expressed his support for this program, stating, "Kids scholarships are crucial for...

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Rep. Wilhour’s Traveling Office Hours Set for November in 110th District

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced that his legislative staff will be holding traveling office hours in the 110th District during the month of November. This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for constituents to meet with the representative's staff and discuss various issues or seek assistance with state programs.The office hours will be held at several locations throughout the district on specific dates. On November 1, constituents can meet with the legislative staff at Ramsey Village Hall from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., followed by Evans...

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Clay City Community Unit School District 10 ranks 711th in enrollment with 297 students during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Clay City Community Unit School District 10 welcomed 297 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cyber Security Awareness Month: 4 Simple Ways to Stay Safe

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Cyber security is a crucial aspect of our modern world, as scams and online threats continue to pose risks to individuals and organizations alike. In light of this, it is important to take proactive measures to protect ourselves from cyber attacks. As we observe Cyber Security Awareness Month, here are four simple steps that can help keep you cyber safe.Firstly, it is essential to use strong passwords. According to experts, strong passwords should be long, random, unique, and include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. By employing...

City of Tuscola City Council met Aug. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Neoga City Council met Aug. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 19, 2023

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs 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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Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A welcomed 298 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Miller: ’President Trump has the FIRST AMENDMENT right to expose these political activists pretending to be ‘unbiased’’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) strongly criticized a federal judge’s partial approval of a gag order on former President Donald Trump, arguing that partisan judges and prosecutors should not interfere with free and fair elections.

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Edgar County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Edgar County residents paid $292,438 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Join Chairman Miller for a harvest celebration!’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 18, 2023

The "Illinois First - America First" Harvest Celebration is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 PM at Miller Bros. Located at 523 W. Main Street in Oakland.