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Coles County's universities spent $3,810,938 on football teams in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

Coles County's two colleges spent $3,810,938 on their football teams in 2023, a 27.5% increase over the previous year.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Clay City Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

There were 14 students suspended in Clay City Community Unit School District 10 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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3.3% of Douglas County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

The unemployment rate in Douglas County hit 3.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Effingham County residents pay $147,666 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

In March, Effingham County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Democrats end school choice program amid national expansion

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

While other states are expanding school choice, Illinois Democrats have decided to end the Invest in Kids scholarship program. This initiative had provided low-income students with opportunities to attend schools that better fit their learning needs.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 21, 2024

Richland County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clark County in week ending June 15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

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

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Clark County had 5 lawyers in good standing in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Clark County as of May.

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$64,913 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Shelby County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Shelby 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 multiracial students were enrolled in Shelby County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.5% of students enrolled in Shelby County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Students suspended or expelled 258 times in a single school year in Charleston Community Unit School District 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

There were 258 students suspended in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois celebrates National American Eagle Day amid rising bald eagle populations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

The Bald Eagle holds a significant place in American society as the national animal and bird of the United States, prominently featured on the Great Seal. National American Eagle Day, celebrated on June 20, honors this national symbol while raising awareness for bald eagle protection, promoting educational outreach, and encouraging the recovery of their natural habitats.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Cumberland County in week ending June 15?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 20, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Lawrence County as of May?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

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

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Effingham County collects $182,860 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

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

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District reports Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C suspended or expelled students 33 times in a single school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

There were 33 students suspended in Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Richland County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Richland 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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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.7% of Richland County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

In Richland County districts, 81 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Federal lawsuit filed against Henyard and Freeman for alleged retaliation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 19, 2024

A lawsuit has been filed in federal court alleging that Keith Freeman and Tiffany Henyard engaged in retaliation and deprived an individual of rights under U.S.C. 1983. The plaintiff, who served as a 22-year employee of Thornton Township and was also the president of the board of trustees for Dolton West School District 148, claims that after Henyard became Thornton Township Supervisor, she and Freeman attempted to pressure him into using his position to appoint the Del Galdo Law Firm as the district's attorney.