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There were 132 Hispanic students enrolled in Effingham County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 10, 2024

In Effingham County County schools, 132 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Shelby County faces scrutiny over timekeeping practices amid record discrepancies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 10, 2024

In Shelby County, discussions about accurate timekeeping and payroll records continue to stir debate. At a recent Legislative Committee meeting, the Shelby County Health Department Administrator refused to allow the installation of electronic timeclocks. This decision comes despite their use in other county departments, except for the Sheriff's office, which advised full-time employees to stop using them after a forensic audit revealed over $750,000 in errors.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lawrence County in week ending July 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 10, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Richland County's only university spent no money on men's football teams in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Richland County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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There were 301 Hispanic students enrolled in Coles County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

In Coles County County schools, 301 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Jasper County in June?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jasper County in week ending July 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clark County in week ending July 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Wilhour addresses rising property taxes at Vandalia event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

Rep. Blaine Wilhour was the guest speaker at the recent “Lunch & Learn” event in Vandalia, where he provided an update on the General Assembly and the State of Illinois. He addressed questions regarding the negative impact of rising property taxes and the hidden costs associated with educating illegal migrant children that are not covered by the state budget.

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Chicago debates effectiveness of current crime policies amid rising violence

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

Chicago crime is spiraling under Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson. Every weekend, headlines highlight the number of people shot or killed. Over the July 4th weekend, Chicago saw more than 100 people shot and 19 killed, including children.

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Illinois Route dedicated as "Lieutenant Jared Southworth Memorial Highway

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 9, 2024

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, nearly 250 people gathered to dedicate a section of Illinois Route 133 through the town of Oakland as the “Lieutenant Jared Southworth Memorial Highway.” House Joint Resolution 39, sponsored by Rep. Adam Niemerg and Rep. Chris Miller in the House and Sen. Chapin Rose in the Senate, designated this highway section in Southworth’s honor.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending July 6?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Crawford County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jasper County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 6

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students at Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 suspended or expelled 23 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

There were 23 students suspended in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State taxes: Jasper County residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

Jasper County residents paid $112,089 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

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City of Martinsville City Council will meet July 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

City of Martinsville City Council will meet at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10.

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Crawford County taxpayers give $46,001 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 8, 2024

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