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City of Arcola City Council met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Arcola City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Flora City Council met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Flora City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Casey City Council met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Casey City Council met Monday, May 20

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Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Monday, May 20

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Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20

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Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met May 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 Board of Education met Thursday, May 16

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Crawford County Education: 2,554 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

In Crawford County districts, 2,554 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois House passes bill aiding addiction and PTSD treatment

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

The Illinois House of Representatives has unanimously passed Senate Bill 3405 with a vote of 106-0. State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), the Chief Sponsor of the bill, stated that the legislation aims to assist individuals struggling with addictions or PTSD.

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Rep. Wilhour to host free fishing derby for kids in Carlyle on June 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Rep. Wilhour will host a free fishing derby for children in Carlyle on June 22. The event is scheduled to take place at Fish Hatchery Pond and will feature special guest Al Crocker from "Fishing and the Outdoors with Al Crocker." Additionally, the Carlyle High School Bass Club and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will participate.

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Jasper County residents pay $18,157 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Richland County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a property crime 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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Richland County County Education: 81 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 3.7% of students enrolled in Richland County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending May 18?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

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

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Illinois legislature debates controversial bills amidst union lobbying

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

Last week in Springfield saw significant discussions among Democrats, with few bills passed in the House. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) lobbied for substantial new funding from Illinois taxpayers, seeking nine percent annual raises over their next four-year contract.

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Bill aiding addiction recovery passes House unanimously

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

Today, Senate Bill 3405 was called for a third reading in the House and passed unanimously with a vote of 106-0. This legislation has now cleared both legislative chambers. Representative Miller expressed satisfaction with the support behind the bill aimed at assisting individuals struggling with addictions.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 82.4% of Coles County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 20, 2024

In Coles County districts, 4,813 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lawrence County: Cities registered 6 lawyers in good standing as of April

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

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

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$1.9 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2022 for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

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

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There were 2,049 white students enrolled in Clay County districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2024

In Clay County districts, 2,049 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.