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Cumberland County County Education: 1,399 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 24, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 95.1% of students enrolled in Cumberland County County school districts identified as white.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Edgar County in week ending Apr. 20?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Richland County ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Richland County residents paid $320,422 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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2022: Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A administrators rank 833rd in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Administrators in Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A earn an average of $78,555 per year, ranking 833rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 111.6% more than teachers in Paris Cooperative High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Paris Cooperative High School was $95,349 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,056, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lawrence County residents pay $25,997 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Shelby County in week ending Apr. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Weekly Newsletter from Rep. Miller

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Representative Miller's weekly newsletter dated April 23, 2024, highlighted various key points from the recent legislative activities in Illinois.The newsletter mentioned the House's intense debates and subsequent passing of 324 bills, now awaiting consideration by the Senate. It was noted that many of these bills might face alterations or potential failure in the Senate. Upon the return of the House, the focus will shift towards Senate bills and budget discussions, with concerns raised about Republicans being excluded from budget negotiations.A significant portion of...

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Repairing Illinois’ Reputation for Corruption

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Illinois has a national reputation for corruption. If we want to turn that around and earn the trust of our residents, we have to end public corruption in Illinois. We must hold all elected officials to the highest ethical standards so we can stop bad behavior BEFORE it becomes a federal crime.In a recent article highlighting ethics investigations in Missouri and Illinois, the need for possible reforms was underscored. While the specifics of the investigations were not detailed, the broader implication of the need for ethical governance was clear.The unnamed speaker...

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Arraignment date set for Keith Freeman on bankruptcy fraud charges

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Keith Freeman, a close associate of Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, is set to appear in federal court for an arraignment and detention hearing on April 24, 2024. The hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Controversial display by Dolton officials raises concerns over public fund usage

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Dolton, Illinois, April 23, 2024 – A recent public display involving Dolton's Mayor Tiffany Henyard, Trustee Andrew Holmes, Police Chief Lacey, and members of the Dolton Police Department has sparked controversy. The incident was captured on video and shared online.

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Crawford County County Education: 2,554 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

In Crawford County County schools, 2,554 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Champaign County auditor faces scrutiny over inappropriate content allegations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 23, 2024

Reports have emerged about inappropriate content allegedly found on the computer of Champaign County Auditor, George Danos, in 2023. A forensic analysis was conducted after a complaint was filed regarding the matter.

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North Clay Community Unit School District 25 administrators rank 822nd in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

Administrators in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 earn an average of $80,361 per year, ranking 822nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cumberland County collects $59,119 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

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

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Cumberland County had 3 lawyers in good standing in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Cumberland County as of March.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Clark County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Apr. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for May 2 in Newton, Robinson & Lawrenceville

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has scheduled his next Satellite Office Hours for Thursday, May 2, 2024, in various locations to better serve his constituents.According to Rep. Niemerg, the satellite office hours will take place at the following locations on May 2nd:- 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren Street, Newton- 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at Robinson Public Library, 606 N. Jefferson Street, Robinson- 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, 1121 State Street, LawrencevilleIn a statement, Rep. Niemerg encouraged...

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 82.4% of Coles County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

In Coles County County schools, 4,813 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Jasper County collects $31,769 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 22, 2024

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