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News from March 2024

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Edgar County collects $36,106 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

In December 2023, Edgar County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2nd largest nursing home in Crawford County as of Q4 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

Ridgeview Health and Rehabilitation Center, the second largest nursing home in Crawford County, aided an average of 43.9 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Test expectations: How many Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 48.3% of Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

The following parishes in the East Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Crawford County home sales in week ending March 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Did Douglas County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year English tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 16, 2024

Out of the 1,166 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 28.3% passed the English portion of the test.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Cumberland County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Cumberland County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Edgar County collects $1.4 million in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

In 2022, Edgar County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Mar. 9?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Crawford County: How many students passed their English tests in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

Out of the 1,117 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 28.8% passed the English portion of the test.

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8 lawyers in good standing in cities within Richland County as of February

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

There were eight lawyers in good standing in cities within Richland County as of February.

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Edgar County had 9 lawyers in good standing in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

There were nine lawyers in good standing in cities within Edgar County as of February.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cumberland County in week ending Mar. 9?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Robinson Rehabilitation and Nursing Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Crawford County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Robinson Rehabilitation and Nursing was the largest nursing home in Crawford County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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39 is median age of Effingham County residents by 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

Effingham County residents have a median age of 39-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Coles County increased in February 2024 compared to February 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Coles County rose by $65,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 64.9%.

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Douglas County taxpayers give $256,984 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

In December 2023, Douglas County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Pritzker Allows Unvaccinated Illegal Immigrants into Public Schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

In a controversial move, Illinois Governor Pritzker has faced criticism for allowing unvaccinated illegal immigrants to enroll in public schools. The decision has sparked outrage among some, with one individual expressing their discontent by stating, "Pritzker continues to put American citizens last, while illegal immigrants receive handouts and exemptions."According to a report by Fox News, Chicago public schools have been permitting migrant children to enroll without documentation, raising concerns about the prioritization of resources and opportunities for these...

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Photos from This Week in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

Illinois FFA students visited the Capitol this week, as captured in photos shared. The images showcase the engagement of the students in the political process, highlighting their visit to the heart of Illinois' government.The photos depict the enthusiasm and interest of the students as they toured the Capitol, gaining firsthand experience of the legislative environment. The visit provided the FFA students with a unique opportunity to witness democracy in action and engage with the state's decision-making processes.One of the images captures a group of Illinois FFA...

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City of Martinsville City Council met February 28

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 15, 2024

City of Martinsville City Council 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 28.