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News from May 2024

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$155,304 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in February for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Lawrence County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Lawrence 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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Understanding the role and budget of Shelby County's State's Attorney office

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

The role of a State's Attorney in Shelby County has recently been under scrutiny, particularly on social media. However, it is important to note that the Office of State’s Attorney is not a county office but an executive branch of state government. Therefore, the County Board has no control over its employment matters. The board's powers are primarily budgetary, such as approving the budget submitted by the office.

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School district 95 ordered to release federal grand jury subpoena

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

The Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against School District 95 in Paris, Illinois was heard in court yesterday. The suit was initiated after the school provided a heavily redacted document, which the plaintiffs believed violated case law. A copy of the redacted record is available for download.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.5% of Lawrence County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.5% of students enrolled in Lawrence County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Crawford County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Coles County responsible for 21st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

Coles County residents paid $697,843 in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per county in February.

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Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Effingham County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Effingham 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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Effingham County collects $50,099 in County Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Douglas County in week ending May 11?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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Coles County home sales during week ending May 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

There were 10 reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Clay County as of April?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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East Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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Home sales in Crawford County during week ending May 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Crawford County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised less than 1% of Effingham County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

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

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How many white students were enrolled in Clark County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 94.7% of students enrolled in Clark County school districts identified as white.

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Cumberland County residents pay $9,061 in County Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

In February, Cumberland County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cumberland County in week ending May 11?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

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

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Effingham County taxpayers give $187,534 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 17, 2024

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