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News from April 2024

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Dolton’s Keith Freeman Pleads Not Guilty, Posts Bond, Release Conditions Sealed

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 29, 2024

Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – Mayor Tiffany Henyard’s right-hand-man, Keith Freeman, appeared in federal court on April 24, 2024, and pleaded Not Guilty to the federal indictment of bankruptcy fraud. Freeman's Bond was set at $4500 (unsecured). The conditions of his release are currently sealed in the federal docket.According to the document, Freeman's initial appearance and arraignment were held on April 24, 2024, where he was represented by counsel. The government informed Freeman of the charges against him, and he entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment. Both parties...

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FBI Served Subpoenas to Thornton Township Where Supervisor Tiffany Henyard Works

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 29, 2024

South Holland, Ill. (ECWd) –Fox 32 and Wirepoints have reported on the FBI’s service of subpoenas to Thornton Township where Dolton’s Mayor Tiffany Henyard is also the Township Supervisor. Federally Indicted Keith Freeman is employed by both Thornton Township and the Village of Dolton.According to the article, "It is currently unknown what information the FBI demanded in these subpoenas." The subpoenas come on the heels of those served on Dolton village hall last week. The FBI's actions have brought attention to the local government entities in the area."We will provide...

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There were 10 Black students enrolled in Richland County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 29, 2024

In Richland County County schools, 10 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Douglas County residents paid 48th-largest sum in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

Douglas County residents paid $428,432 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in January.

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School administrators earns 84.6% more on average than teachers in Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 was $92,018 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $49,834, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending Apr. 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clark County in week ending Apr. 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Richland County taxpayers give $82,369 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

In January, Richland County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 96.2% of Jasper County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 96.2% of students enrolled in Jasper County County school districts identified as white.

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There were 36 Black students enrolled in Effingham County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

In Effingham County County schools, 36 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 28, 2024

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Weekly recap of Edgar County home sales during week ending April 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

There were four reported residential sales in Edgar County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Recent Crawford County home sales in week ending April 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Richland County residents pay $25,851 in County Sales Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

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

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Coles County County Education: 291 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

In Coles County County schools, 291 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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$78,059 in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Jasper County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

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

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School administrators earns 86.9% more on average than teachers in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Neoga Community Unit School District 3 was $92,421 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $49,447, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Coles County home sales during week ending April 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Coles County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Apr. 20?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 27, 2024

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