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News from April 2024

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Shelbyville: Precinct Shelbyville 5

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 524 voters in Central Township of Shelbyville: Precinct Shelbyville 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Clark County collects $28,390 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2024

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

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Edgar County taxpayers give $133,075 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2024

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

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Just over $1.8 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2023 for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2024

In 2023, Shelby County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Cities in Clark County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Clark County in March compared to the previous month.

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Clark County has 4 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

There are four new registered sex offenders living in Clark County as of the first quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Effingham County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

There were five offenders living in Effingham County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Coles County responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

Coles County residents paid $881,897 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in January.

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Coles County houses 2 new registered sex offenders as of March 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were two new registered sex offenders living in Coles County in March 2024.

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Who voted in Central N Township of Moweaqua: Precinct Moweaqua 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 574 voters in Central N Township of Moweaqua: Precinct Moweaqua 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Clark County collects $41,938 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How did Central Township of Tower Hill: Precinct Tower Hill residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 456 voters in Central Township of Tower Hill: Precinct Tower Hill cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Mobile Office Hours Scheduled for This Week in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

Arthur, Illinois - In response to the critical challenges facing the state, legislators have announced the scheduling of Mobile Office Hours this week. The legislators have emphasized the importance of citizen engagement, stating, "There are critical challenges facing the state and several tough decisions to be made by legislators. Your voice makes a difference."Expressing a sincere desire to listen to the concerns of the public, the legislators have urged residents to actively participate in the upcoming event. They emphasized, "It’s important to me that I hear from you...

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High Property Taxes are Fueling “Illinois Exodus”

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

Illinois is experiencing an "Illinois Exodus" as high property taxes are forcing families and businesses to leave the state. Rep. Brad Halbrook, along with his Republican colleagues, is determined to address this pressing issue. In a statement, Halbrook declared, "High property taxes are driving families and businesses out of Illinois. My Republican colleagues and I will continue to push this spring for desperately needed relief."According to an analyst cited in an article on thecentersquare.com, Illinois' high property tax rates are placing a heavy burden on homeowners...

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Rep. Wilhour Helps Honor the IL State Soil Judging Team at St. Elmo FFA Banquet

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

Rep. Wilhour expressed his gratitude for being part of the St. Elmo FFA banquet, stating, “I was honored to lead the Invocation at the St. Elmo FFA banquet on March 27th. This is a great group of young people and home of the State Champion Soil Judging team!” Alongside the representative, were three Wilhour students who are currently active in the FFA program and are seen as part of the upcoming generation of agriculture leaders.

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Rep. Miller's Weekly Newsletter Highlights Various Issues in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

Rep. Miller's latest newsletter covers a range of topics affecting Illinois, as well as his own efforts to engage with constituents. In the newsletter, Miller criticizes the allocation of funds towards fake meat production, highlighting the case of Upside Foods receiving financial support despite halting their expansion plans in Illinois. He expresses his disapproval of Governor Pritzker's Prisoner Review Board, citing a case where a released felon went on to commit a heinous crime. Miller also addresses the concerning population decline in Illinois, attributing it to...

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City of Mattoon City Council will meet April 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

City of Mattoon City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2

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City of Olney Tree Board met Feb. 29

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

City of Olney Tree Board met Thursday, Feb. 29

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City of Newton City Council will meet April 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2024

City of Newton City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 2