July, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

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

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Douglas County in week ending June 29

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Douglas County in week ending June 29?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Effingham County residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

Effingham County residents paid $452,944 in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per county in April.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Coles County in week ending June 29?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Clark County collects $42,433 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

In April, Clark County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Court freezes funds amid ongoing legal battle between Graham and Village of Dolton

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

A court has frozen $440,000 in the Village of Dolton's bank account following a hearing last week. This amount is twice the judgment against them, plus interest, due to a check not being tendered after the village board approved its payment.

Ed Burke sentenced; controversial quotes highlight corruption trial

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been sentenced to two years in prison and fined $2 million following his conviction on 13 counts of extortion, bribery, and racketeering charges last December. Federal prosecutors had sought a 10-year sentence for the 80-year-old Burke.

Rep. Halbrook honors Ed Ballard at Dudley Smith Farm Field Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 1, 2024

Rep. Halbrook recently participated in the 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Field Day at the Dudley Smith Initiative Farm in Christian County. The farm, a 228-acre research site, is dedicated to supporting and advancing the agricultural industry in Illinois.