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News from August 2024

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Former Dolton assistant police chief loses certification amid legal troubles

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2024

Dolton, Ill. (ECWd) – Dolton’s former Assistant Police Chief Lewis Lacey is no longer listed as a certified police officer in the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) officer certification database.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 25, 2024

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lawrence County in week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Coles County: Cities registered 29 lawyers in good standing as of July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

There were 29 lawyers in good standing in cities within Coles County as of July.

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Effingham County students and their ELA performance in 2022-23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

Of the 2,123 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 52.6% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Aug. 17?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Coles County in week ending Aug. 17?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawrence County residents pay $83,555 in County School Facility Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

In May, Lawrence County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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52.7% of Cumberland County students not ready for college based on English performance in on 2023 SAT

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

More than 5 in 10 Cumberland County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Coles County home sales during week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

There were five reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending Aug. 17: Crawford County home sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Crawford County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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American Express mistakenly reports former State's Attorney's death

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

Shelby Co. (ECWd) –

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List of resolved FOIA and OMA lawsuits in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 24, 2024

There has been recent inquiry by conspiracy theorists in Shelby County related to FOIA lawsuits. In an effort to clarify the situation, a partial list of FOIA and OMA lawsuits that have either been won or settled has been released.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cumberland County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 47.9% of students in Crawford County schools failed English exam in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 23, 2024

Nearly 5 in 10 Crawford County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

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$15,732 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 23, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Shelby County in week ending Aug. 17?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Richland County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 23, 2024

Richland County residents paid $288,205 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.