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News from October 2023

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

Clay County residents paid $105,861 in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Weekly recap of Crawford County home sales during week ending Oct. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Crawford County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Edgar County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Moultrie County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

In Moultrie County schools, 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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Coles County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

There were eight reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Oct. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 28, 2023

City of Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Aug. 22

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Clark County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$23,023 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

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

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Miller on illegal immigrant crisis: ‘We cannot afford the mounting costs any longer’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is urging the immediate repeal of the TRUST Act, which has transformed Illinois into a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants, leading to escalating costs for taxpayers.

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Crawford County collects $25,252 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

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

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Illinois Struggles with Consequences of Sanctuary State Status

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

Illinois, once known as a welcoming state for undocumented immigrants due to the TRUST Act, is now facing the consequences of its sanctuary state status. The state's law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, leading to a massive influx of undocumented immigrants and a strain on resources.With approximately 628,000 undocumented immigrants in Illinois, the cost to taxpayers is nearly $3 billion annually. Democratic leaders in the state have reached out to the White House for financial assistance and are calling for a...

City of Flora City Council met Aug. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

City of Flora City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Altamont City Council met Sept. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2023

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

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Richland County collects $42,756 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2023

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

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Miller: ‘Speaker Mike Johnson is a thoughtful and compassionate leader with strong pro-life, pro-family values’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2023

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) has voiced her strong support for newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, emphasizing his pro-life and pro-family values.

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Edgar County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2023

In Edgar County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2023

Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 21

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 26, 2023

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 25

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $83,399 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2023

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

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Rep. Halbrook Supports Resolution Condemning Terrorist Attack on Israel

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 25, 2023

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) expressed his support for resolution HR 449 during a speech on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The resolution aims to condemn the recent terrorist attack on Israel, a country that has been a longstanding ally of the United States.In his remarks, Rep. Halbrook emphasized the importance of standing in solidarity with Israel during these challenging times. He stated, "It is crucial for us as a nation to condemn acts of terrorism wherever they occur. The recent attack on Israel...