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How many Douglas County students failed their ELA IAR during 2021-22?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

Out of the 1,428 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 72.2% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Did Altamont Community Unit School District 10 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 23.1% of Altamont 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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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NE Township of Arcola: Precinct Arcola 2

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 352 voters in Central NE Township of Arcola: Precinct Arcola 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 79.1% of Hutsonville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central NW Township of Tuscola: Precinct Tuscola 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 563 voters in Central NW Township of Tuscola: Precinct Tuscola 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central Township of South Muddy: Precinct South Muddy residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 212 voters in Central Township of South Muddy: Precinct South Muddy cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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$168,479 in County School Facility Tax collected in October for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

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

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Jan. 27?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

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

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Halbrook, House Colleagues Seek Public Hearings on Migrant Crisis

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

Representative Brad Halbrook and several House Republican colleagues have called for public hearings in Illinois to address the ongoing illegal immigration crisis. In a letter addressed to House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, the representatives expressed their deep concern and outlined their experiences during visits to migrant shelters and facilities in Chicago.During their visits, the representatives were met with obstacles and resistance from government employees. They were denied access to shelters, such as the Washington Public Library, and witnessed unidentified...

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Shelby County grand jury issues 50 criminal indictments of at least 15 people

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

“In December 2023, the State’s Attorney determined he was not going to seek an additional term. In fairness to all criminal defendants, the State’s Attorney impaneled a grand jury, shifting ultimate charging decisions from the State’s Attorney to a group of citizens allowed by law to endeavor to make those decisions."

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Rep. Niemerg Discusses Funding Opportunities for Communities: Local Officials Share Ideas on Economic Development

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) recently held a roundtable discussion with local mayors, township leaders, and county officials from Champaign and Vermilion Counties in the 102nd District. The meeting, hosted by the Georgetown Fair Conference & Banquet Center, focused on various topics related to economic development and funding opportunities for communities.During the discussion, Rep. Niemerg emphasized the importance of utilizing state resources to pass legislation that can benefit villages, cities, townships, and counties. He also highlighted the...

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City of Altamont City Council met January 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 31, 2024

City of Altamont City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, January 22.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

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

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Cumberland County taxpayers give $178,949 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

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

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Shelby County collects $37,550 in County Sales Tax in October

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

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

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Coles County students and their ELA performance in 2021-22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

Out of the 2,511 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 77.6% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Shelby County residents have median age of 45 by 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

Shelby County residents have a median age of 45-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S Township of Camargo: Precinct Camargo 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 484 voters in Central S Township of Camargo: Precinct Camargo 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Robinson Community Unit School District 2: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 80% of Robinson Community Unit School District 2 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Southeastern Township of Tuscola: Precinct Tuscola 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 30, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 549 voters in Southeastern Township of Tuscola: Precinct Tuscola 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.