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News from April 2024

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Rep. Niemerg: Crawford County Product Makes “Final 4” in 2024 “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 10, 2024

Winner Announced April 10, 2024Mullen’s Imitation French Dressing produced by Mullen’s in Palestine, located in Crawford County in the 102nd District, has made it to the final four bracket in the voting for the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” this year.Representative Thomas “Brad” Niemerg, a strong supporter of the local manufacturing industry, expressed his excitement, stating, "Crawford County Product Makes 'Final 4' in 2024 'Coolest Thing Made in Illinois'." The competition, organized by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association as part of the 2024 “Makers Madness”...

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No new registered sex offenders living in Pope County as of March 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

Pope County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in March 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Jasper County in March compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

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

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Analysis: Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 administrators rank 623rd in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

Administrators in Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 earn an average of $95,064 per year, ranking 623rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 was $105,338 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $59,088, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central City of Shelbyville: Precinct Shelbyville 3 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 218 voters in Central City of Shelbyville: Precinct Shelbyville 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Jasper County taxpayers give $808,170 in County School Facility Tax in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

In 2023, Jasper County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Apr. 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE Township of Rose: Precinct Rose 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 442 voters in Central SE Township of Rose: Precinct Rose 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending Apr. 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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$298,133 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Jasper County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

In 2022, Jasper County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How did Central S Township of Olney: Precinct Olney 3 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 346 voters in Central S Township of Olney: Precinct Olney 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Crawford County collects $49,191 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

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

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The Continuing Border Crisis Costs Illinois Taxpayers Billions

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

Illinois taxpayers are feeling the financial strain of the continuing border crisis, with billions of dollars being spent on illegal immigrants at the expense of essential programs for all citizens. In a statement, a concerned individual highlighted the impact, saying, "The billions of taxpayer dollars being spent on illegal immigrants arriving in our state directly takes away funds that could be used to support essential programs for all Illinois citizens. We must change course." The call for action is clear as the state grapples with the economic repercussions of the...

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In Just (6) Months We See Lawlessness from Cashless Bail

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

Illinois residents are facing a surge in crime and public safety concerns six months after the implementation of the cashless bail provision of the Illinois SAFE-T Act. House Republicans have been vocal about their opposition to the law, citing its negative impact on law enforcement and community safety.Representative Miller criticized the law, stating, “Radical Democrats continue to prove they favor criminals over law-abiding citizens. This law is nothing more than a handshake with people who commit crimes and public safety continues to mount as criminals become more...

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Rep. Niemerg Hosts Local Students as "State Reps. for the Day"

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 9, 2024

State Rep. Adam Niemerg of Dieterich recently engaged with 92 students from Teutopolis Grade School in a unique learning experience where they acted as "State Reps. for a Day." During the session, Niemerg quizzed the students on their knowledge of the state, its capital, and the country they live in.Niemerg encouraged the students to participate in a mock vote to decide between Pizza and Chicken Nuggets for dinner, with Pizza emerging as the clear favorite among the classes. The lawmaker then took the opportunity to discuss the importance of debating and advocating for...

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Coles County taxpayers give $614,036 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2024

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

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Lawrence County houses 1 new registered sex offender as of March 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there was one new registered sex offender living in Lawrence County in March 2024.

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Edgar County residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2024

Edgar County residents paid $314,659 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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2022: Marshall Community Unit School District 2C administrators rank 606th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 8, 2024

Administrators in Marshall Community Unit School District 2C earn an average of $95,755 per year, ranking 606th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.