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News from October 2023

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Aug. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 23, 2023

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 21

Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met Sept. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 23, 2023

Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 20

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Jasper County taxpayers give $21,707 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 22, 2023

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

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Shelby County residents pay $160,854 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 22, 2023

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

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

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

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

These teams from the East Central Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 11 a.m.

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Kansas Community Unit School District 3 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

Kansas Community Unit School District 3 welcomed 175 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Home sales during week ending Oct. 14 in Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Jasper County residents pay $23,628 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

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

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Shelby County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

Shelby County schools had a truancy rate of 4.2% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

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Coles County home sales during week ending Oct. 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

There were 11 reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Newton City Council met Aug. 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 21, 2023

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 15

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Richland 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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Richland County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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What happened to the median home valuation price in Edgar County in September 2023 compared to September 2022?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Edgar County rose by $21,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 27.8%.

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Oakland Community Unit School District 5's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

Oakland Community Unit School District 5 welcomed 257 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Friday night football: where to see the Arcola Purple Riders and 15 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

These teams from the East Central Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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A Glimmer of Hope for Invest in Kids Extension

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook expressed his optimism about the future of the Invest In Kids program as the General Assembly prepares to reconvene for the Veto Session. In a text message to The Center Square, Halbrook stated, "I trust that when we return next week for Veto Session, the General Assembly will do the right thing for students, parents, and our communities and make Invest In Kids permanent. This program has and is making a positive impact on our students all across our great state."The Invest In Kids program, which provides tax credits to...

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$182,707 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 20, 2023

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