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Richland County taxpayers give $71,743 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

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

Discipline at Mattoon High School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Black students, constituting 3.2% or 30 of Mattoon High School's total student population of 947, accounted for 23 out of the 285 total suspensions (8.1%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lawrence County residents rank 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Lawrence County residents paid $120,176 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Ed Burke Pleads Not Guilty As Corruption Continues to Spread

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Ed Burke, the former Chicago alderman, has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of federal corruption charges. Burke, who was once considered the most powerful alderman in the city, is accused of abusing his powers for personal gain. The charges stem from allegations that he engaged in bribery and extortion while in office.The trial focuses on several instances in which Burke allegedly used his position to shake down businessmen and organizations seeking to do business with the City Hall. One particular incident involves the alleged threat of business owners for not hiring his...

City of Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals met October 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

City of Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 24.

Democrats Kill Invest in Kids Without a Single (Required) Report on Students’ Progress

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Illinois Democrats have come under fire for failing to comply with the law that requires annual reports on the Invest in Kids scholarship program. The program, which has provided opportunities for over 9,500 low-income students to attend schools that best suit their learning needs, has been hailed as a success by children and parents alike. However, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has failed to provide any reports on the progress of these students.The Invest in Kids scholarship program was established to help low-income students access quality education. It...

City of Olney City Council met Sept. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Sept. 25

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Sept. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 25

Discipline at Effingham High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 2.4% or 18 of Effingham High School's total student population of 735, accounted for seven out of the 111 total suspensions (6.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Douglas County taxpayers give $263,231 in County School Facility Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2023

In August, Douglas County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Richland County residents pay $18,418 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2023

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

Rep. Wilhour Hosts Ceremony to Honor St. Elmo Native with Memorial Highway

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2023

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) recently hosted a dedication ceremony to honor the memory and sacrifice of Navy Lt. Bruce A. Williams, a St. Elmo native who tragically lost his life twenty-five years ago. The ceremony, which took place on November 13, 2023, was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7676 in Altamont and brought together family members from across the country.Rep. Wilhour, along with State Senator Jason Plummer, sponsored House Joint Resolution 34, with Senator Plummer leading the legislation in the Senate. The resolution...

Invest in Kids Act Never Received Annual Reports as Required

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 27, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education has come under scrutiny for failing to track the progress of students as required by the Invest in Kids Act. This popular program, which aimed to provide scholarships for students from low-income families to attend private schools, has been allowed to expire without even a vote from the Democrats. One of the key components of the Invest in Kids Act was the requirement for annual reports to be submitted to lawmakers, detailing the effectiveness and impact of the program. These reports would have provided valuable insight into how well...

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Richland County taxpayers give $71,743 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

Discipline at Mattoon High School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

Lawrence County residents rank 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

Ed Burke Pleads Not Guilty As Corruption Continues to Spread

City of Effingham Zoning Board of Appeals met October 24

Democrats Kill Invest in Kids Without a Single (Required) Report on Students’ Progress

City of Olney City Council met Sept. 25

Neoga Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Sept. 25

Discipline at Effingham High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

Douglas County taxpayers give $263,231 in County School Facility Tax in August

Richland County residents pay $18,418 in County Sales Tax in August

Rep. Wilhour Hosts Ceremony to Honor St. Elmo Native with Memorial Highway

Invest in Kids Act Never Received Annual Reports as Required

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Sept. 25

Village of Noble Village Board met Sept. 25

On Sunday, November 26, Seneca High School standout DelShawn Simms competed in NJCAA game

Jackson Twombly, former Woodford County High School standout, played on Sunday, November 26 in NJCAA game

On Sunday, November 26, former Maine Central Institute standout Timur Sabic’s college team won in an NJCAA game

On Sunday, November 26, Fern Creek High School standout Darien Lewis competed in NJCAA game

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