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Cumberland County Education: 38 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.6% of students enrolled in Cumberland County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Richland County residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

Richland County residents paid $239,358 in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

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$56,828 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

In March, Douglas County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois changes rules for obtaining mayoral license plates after investigation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

In May 2024, an article was published regarding Owen Costanza, the former Village of Poplar Grove President, who continued to use the title of Village President and displayed mayoral license plates on his private vehicle. This action was in violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

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Illinois announces free fishing days over Father's Day weekend

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 13, 2024

Each year, to celebrate Father’s Day and encourage people to spend time in nature, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources designates its Free Fishing Days. The annual four-day-long celebration allows in-state residents to fish without a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp. This year's event runs from Friday, June 14 through Monday, June 17.

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There were 19 Hispanic students enrolled in Shelby County districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Shelby County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Crawford County Education: 80 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

In Crawford County districts, 80 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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$56,115 in County School Facility Tax collected in March for Jasper County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

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

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Shelby County in May?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

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

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Cumberland County collects $49,163 in County School Facility Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Coles County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Coles County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Crawford County in May?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

Cities within Crawford County recorded 11 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cumberland County in week ending June 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Miller votes no on carbon capture legislation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

Rep. Miller Votes No on Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation

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Illinois ethics reform bills remain unvoted in state legislature

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 12, 2024

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff has begun his prison sentence. Meanwhile, many meaningful ethics reforms were filed by House Republicans this spring but were never called for a vote by Supermajority Democrats running the Illinois House.

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Rising home valuation prices in Coles County in April 2024 compared to April 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Coles County rose by $33,350 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.1%.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Richland County in May?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Clark County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Clark County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Cumberland County residents pay $13,463 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 11, 2024

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