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News from February 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Lawrence County in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Lawrence County received $5.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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2,397 Edgar County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Edgar County received $7,144,403 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Shelby County in January remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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$422,691 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

In 2022, Edgar County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 66.5% of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 66.5% of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5A students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Eastern Township of Honey Creek: Precinct Honey Creek 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 332 voters in Eastern Township of Honey Creek: Precinct Honey Creek 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Licking: Precinct Licking during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 164 voters in Central Township of Licking: Precinct Licking cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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6 lawyers in good standing in cities in Lawrence County as of January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Cities located within Lawrence County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Feb. 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Shelby County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Shelbyville Manor

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Shelbyville Manor was the largest nursing home in Shelby County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Clay City Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 10.3% of Clay City Community Unit School District 10 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Coles County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Charleston Rehabilitation and Health CC?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by XCH, LLC since Oct. 31, 2019, Charleston Rehabilitation and Health CC had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Shelby County collects $40,461 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

In November 2023, Shelby County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for March in 102nd District

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has announced Satellite Office Hours for March in the 102nd District. According to the announcement, residents can meet with legislative staff and are encouraged to share their ideas, voice their concerns, and receive assistance with state government programs.The upcoming Satellite Office Hours are scheduled as follows:- Thursday, March 7: - Newton City Hall, 108 N. Van Buren Street, Newton, from 8:15 to 9:30 AM - Robinson Public Library, 606 N. Jefferson Street, Robinson, from 10:15 to 11:45 AM - Lawrence County...

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How did Southern Township of Lamotte: Precinct Lamotte 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 515 voters in Southern Township of Lamotte: Precinct Lamotte 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Did You Know – National Anthem at Sporting Events Began in Illinois!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events has a deep-rooted history that traces back to Illinois during the World War I era. According to a source, "The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois."This longstanding practice of honoring the country before the commencement of sports competitions has become a ubiquitous and cherished custom across the United States. The anthem serves as a unifying symbol of patriotism and pride, resonating with audiences in stadiums...

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Truancy among Cumberland County districts students fell in 2021-22 school year compared to previous school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Edgar County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2024

Edgar County residents paid $312,501 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2023.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2024

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

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southern Township of Prairie: Precinct Prairie 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 152 voters in Southern Township of Prairie: Precinct Prairie 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.