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News from June 2024

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Clark County in week ending June 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Douglas County in week ending June 8?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

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

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2.7% of citizens unemployed in Cumberland County in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

The unemployment rate in Cumberland County hit 2.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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There were 66 multiracial students enrolled in Douglas County districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

In Douglas County districts, 66 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Communities nationwide to celebrate Flag Day on June 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. Communities across the country will commemorate this significant day by honoring the stars and stripes.

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The history behind celebrating Flag Day on June 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 14, 2024

The United States flag is celebrated each year on Flag Day, June 14, to commemorate the day the official flag act resolution was adopted in 1777. The Second Continental Congress adopted this resolution on June 14, 1777, which stated that the official American Flag should have thirteen stripes, alternating between red and white, thirteen stars to represent the states in the union, and a blue field to represent this new constellation.

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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 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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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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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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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.