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Cheapest diesel in cities across Edgar County in week ending Mar. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C administrators rank 450th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2024

Administrators in Martinsville Community Unit School District 3C earn an average of $104,574 per year, ranking 450th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Population Decline a Very Serious Issue for Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2024

Population decline in Illinois is a pressing concern that is being attributed to various factors such as high taxes, corruption, and burdensome regulations. According to a report on newschannel20.com, it is stated, "Population decline is caused by High Taxes, Corruption, and Burdensome Regulations and all these issues drive people away from Illinois."The political landscape in Illinois further complicates the issue, as highlighted by another statement from the same source, "Republicans have legislation that would improve our state, but Democrats seem to be more concerned...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 27, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 administrators rank 437th in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

Administrators in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 earn an average of $105,338 per year, ranking 437th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central Township of Darwin: Precinct Darwin during 2020 Presidential Election?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 178 voters in Central Township of Darwin: Precinct Darwin cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Cumberland County in week ending Mar. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Douglas County in week ending Mar. 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Auburn: Precinct Auburn

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 136 voters in Central Township of Auburn: Precinct Auburn cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Lawrence County collects $117,690 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

In December 2023, Lawrence County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE Township of Casey: Precinct Casey 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 468 voters in Central SE Township of Casey: Precinct Casey 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Shelby County in week ending Mar. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Miller's Weekly Newsletter Highlights Various Issues in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

Illinois Representative Miller recently sent out a newsletter addressing several pressing matters in the state. In response to student groups interested in learning about state government, Miller expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I love it when student groups come to Springfield to learn about state government. If your group is interested in a tour and a meeting with me to discuss the issues of the day, please contact my office. I would be happy to meet with you."Regarding the low voter turnout in the recent primary elections, a Wirepoints article highlighted the...

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More Pritzker Preschool Funding Details

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 26, 2024

In a recent commentary on early childhood and daycare spending in Illinois, concerns were raised about the effectiveness of taxpayer-funded early childhood education (ECE) programs. Max Eden highlighted a study reviewed by Education Week, indicating that recent preschool programs have shown negative impacts compared to earlier demonstration programs from the 1960s and 70s.The Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian study were pivotal in shaping the expansion of ECE programs based on their positive results. However, a recent study by Annenberg Brown University...

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northern Township of Martinsville: Precinct Martinsville 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 402 voters in Northern Township of Martinsville: Precinct Martinsville 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 370th in state for average pay in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

Administrators in Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $109,511 per year, ranking 370th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending Mar. 23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Wilhour, IL Optometric Assn. Offer FREE Safety Sunglasses for April 8 Solar Eclipse

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced a partnership with the Illinois Optometric Association to provide free safety sunglasses to residents of the 110th District for the upcoming total eclipse of the sun on April 8, 2024. The initiative aims to ensure the eye safety of Illinoisans during this rare celestial event."I want to thank the Illinois Optometric Association for making these solar eclipse glasses available at no charge for the eye safety of Illinoisans," stated Rep. Blaine Wilhour. "Please contact my district office if you would like to...

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Effingham County residents pay $721,504 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

In 2022, Effingham County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Rep. Niemerg Partners with IL Optometric Assn. to Distribute FREE Safety Glasses for April 8 Eclipse

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 25, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has joined forces with the Illinois Optometric Association to offer complimentary safety sunglasses to residents of the 102nd District for viewing the total eclipse of the sun on April 8, 2024. "I am happy to work with the Illinois Optometric Association to get these safety glasses to as many people as possible at no charge," said Rep. Niemerg. The glasses, provided by the Illinois Optometric Association, meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standards and are made in the USA with a three-year guarantee.The Illinois Optometric...