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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Douglas County as of December 2023?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

Cities located within Douglas County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.

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Cumberland County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 stood out in Cumberland County with 988 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 83.3% of Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central City of Mattoon: Precinct Lafayette 4 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 409 voters in Central City of Mattoon: Precinct Lafayette 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the National Road Interpretive Center in Vandalia

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

Rep. Blaine Wilhour is urging individuals to participate in the festivities commemorating the 15th anniversary of the National Road Interpretive Center in Vandalia. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024.Also referred to as the "Road That Built the Nation," the National Road was established in 1806 under the legislation signed by President Thomas Jefferson. It holds the distinction of being the only road constructed entirely using federal funds. Originally spanning from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois, the National Road played a...

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Pritzker Uses Emergency Orders to Bypass Lawmakers on Migrant Spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has been facing criticism for his use of emergency orders to bypass lawmakers and spend taxpayer money on migrants without their input. This move has raised concerns among politicians and citizens alike, as it undermines the democratic process and the role of elected officials in decision-making.One of the voices expressing concern is Wirepoints, a prominent Illinois-based think tank. In an interview with WJOL's Scott Slocum, Wirepoints highlighted the contradiction between the state's efforts to incentivize migrants to come and the lack of...

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Jasper County taxpayers give $71,181 in County School Facility Tax in October

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

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

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Stanford: Precinct Stanford

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 360 voters in Central Township of Stanford: Precinct Stanford cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Southern Township of Harter: Precinct Harter Vi residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 405 voters in Southern Township of Harter: Precinct Harter Vi cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Weekly Newsletter from Rep. Miller: Urgent Priorities for Illinois Legislative Session

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

Lawmakers in Illinois have returned to Springfield for a new legislative session, and there is a long list of important issues facing the state. At the top of the agenda is the migrant crisis, which has become the highest and most urgent priority. Other concerns include outmigration, high taxes, school reform, excessive business regulations, pension reform, and public corruption.However, there are concerns about the fairness and inclusiveness of the Democrat supermajority in Springfield. Republicans are already feeling left out of important discussions. According to Rep....

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 22, 2024

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

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Shelby County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 stood out in Shelby County with 1,212 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Cumberland County as of December 2023?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities in Cumberland County as of December 2023.

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Jasper County residents pay $25,167 in County Sales Tax in October

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Shelby County in week ending Jan. 20?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

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

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 27.4% of Central A & M Community Unit School District 21 students passed 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 Central Township of Paradise: Precinct Paradise 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 474 voters in Central Township of Paradise: Precinct Paradise 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Western City of Flora: Precinct Harter Iv

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 304 voters in Western City of Flora: Precinct Harter Iv cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 340 voters in Central Township of Blair: Precinct Blair cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 84.2% of Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 21, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 84.2% of Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.