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News from May 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest e85 gas in week ending May 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

The only price of e85 gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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4.1% of citizens unemployed in Clark County in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Clark County hit 4.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Shelby County board member calls for special meeting amid controversy

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

Shelby County Board member Tad Mayhall recently circulated an email requesting a special meeting. The initial request for the meeting came from the newly appointed State’s Attorney, who only requested it to discuss her budget. "I am writing to request an immediate special meeting to discuss the remaining 2024 budget allocated for the State’s Attorney’s office," she wrote.

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Q1 Recap: 3 parolees from Edgar County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes 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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Oak Brook Park District scrutinized for unauthorized compensation to commissioners

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

The Oak Brook Park District in Illinois has been under scrutiny for allegedly providing public property and resources to its commissioners and their families. This practice, although not as extensive as that of the Naperville Park District, calls for immediate attention and a proposal to revoke the entire 2010 Ordinance.

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House Republicans back bill to protect women's sports and personal spaces

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

Rep. Halbrook, along with several House Republican colleagues, expressed support for women's rights at the Capitol today. They pledged their backing for legislation aimed at safeguarding women's sports and personal spaces.

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Niemerg announces summer satellite office hours at county fairs

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced the dates and locations for his "County Fair Office Hours" program for 2024. The schedule is as follows:

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There were 11 multiracial students enrolled in Edgar County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Edgar County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Republicans back House Bill 5830 to protect women's spaces in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, I joined my colleagues at the Capitol to voice our support for all women in Illinois. As Republicans, we stand firmly behind women and endorse House Bill 5830. This legislation aims to protect women's sports and personal spaces.

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$104,688 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in February for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

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

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Douglas County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Douglas County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Edgar County in week ending May 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Douglas County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Douglas 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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Bloomington Township voters reject anti-Israel ballot question

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

A resident of Bloomington Township managed to gather the required 15 signatures necessary to hold a special township meeting of electors. The objective was to vote on a ballot question that many perceived as being distinctly anti-Israel. The question read, “Shall the United States federal government and subordinate divisions stop giving military funding to Israel, which currently costs taxpayers 3.8 billion dollars a year, given Israel’s global recognition as an apartheid regime with a track record of human rights violations?”

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Legislation passed to honor local teens with memorial highway

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

Route 51 around Assumption, Illinois, will soon bear the name “Connor-Keegan Memorial Highway” in honor of two local teenagers who tragically lost their lives in 2022. The decision to rename the route is a tribute to Connor Rowcliff and Keegan Virden and was made possible through legislation enacted by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).

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Sam Bushur, former Teutopolis High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

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Andy Niebrugge, former Teutopolis High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

They open the tournament against Rowan Profs.

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Wyatt Hilligoss, former Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Claire Maulding, former Casey Westfield High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Clark County in week ending May 11?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.