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News from June 2024

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Legal motion filed over unpaid judgment against Village of Dolton

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

A legal motion has been filed against the Village of Dolton due to unpaid judgments. The Motion for Citation to Discover Assets seeks to address a nonpayment issue stemming from a judgment totaling $220,194.56 against the village.

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Students at Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 suspended or expelled 43 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

There were 43 students suspended in Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Edgar County residents pay $105,035 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

In March, Edgar County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Douglas County residents paid 45th-largest sum in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

Douglas County residents paid $349,979 in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in March.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cumberland County in week ending June 15?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Edgar 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending June 15?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Lawrence County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 3% of students enrolled in Lawrence County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Clay County had 6 lawyers in good standing in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

Cities within Clay County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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City of Martinsville City Council met June 12

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

City of Martinsville City Council met 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.

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Illinois judge blocks mid-election law change restricting candidate nominations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

Democrats introduced significant changes to Illinois election laws in early May during the 2024 Spring Legislative Session. They swiftly amended a Senate child welfare bill, enacting legislation that altered how candidates for public office could qualify for the November 2024 ballot. This new law effectively ended the practice of ‘slating,’ which allowed political parties to nominate candidates after the primary election if no candidate had run in March.

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Tips for staying safe during Illinois heatwave

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 18, 2024

High temperatures are expected across Illinois for the rest of the week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Arthur Community Unit School District 305 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

There were 79 students suspended in Arthur Community Unit School District 305 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Shelby County taxpayers give $124,012 in County School Facility Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

In March, Shelby County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Edgar County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Edgar 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Tuscola City Council met May 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, May 13

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City of Effingham Plan Commission met May 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

City of Effingham Plan Commission met Tuesday, May 14

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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met May 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, May 13

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City of Olney City Council met May 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 17, 2024

City of Olney City Council met Monday, May 13