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Richland County taxpayers give $140,427 in County School Facility Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

In February, Richland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cumberland County Education: 1,399 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 95.1% of students enrolled in Cumberland County school districts identified as white.

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Illinois State Police spends $237K on FOIA lawsuit settlements

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has spent $237,316.47 settling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuits over the past five years. This figure was revealed following a recent settlement in which the ISP paid over $20,600 to an attorney representing the plaintiffs.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cumberland County in week ending May 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

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

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Cumberland County in April?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Cumberland County as of April.

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Shelby County investigates questionable hotel reservation on state attorney's office credit card

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

Former Shelby County State’s Attorney Nichole Kroncke established an American Express Amazon Prime Business card for the Office of Shelby County State’s Attorney. While this article will focus on redactions of certain charges, other points of interest include taxpayers paying for memberships to Amazon Business Prime for three users and a large number of Reward Points accumulated (19,363) that the public will be unable to benefit from.

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Former Shelby County attorney questioned over Orlando hotel reservation

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

Shelby Co., Ill. (ECWd) – An inquiry into the whereabouts of a State’s Attorney Conference in Orlando, Florida, during December 2022 has led to new findings. Despite exhaustive efforts to identify such a conference and concluding that none took place in Florida, another significant detail has emerged.

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Rep. Miller urges Gov. Pritzker to end support for illegal immigration in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

Rep. Mary Miller has called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to cease supporting illegal immigration and close Illinois' borders to individuals who violate federal laws.

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Legislation passed to streamline funding for ambulance services in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has successfully passed legislation allowing the transfer of a Fire Protection District’s ambulance levy to a county already providing ambulance services. Supported by the Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts, the new law facilitates this transfer when emergency ambulance service is provided through an intergovernmental agreement with the county.

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Illinois House celebrates Strasburg's 150th anniversary

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

Rep. Halbrook led the Illinois House this week in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Village of Strasburg.

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Illinois House Republicans propose comprehensive legislation package

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

House Republicans have proposed legislation aimed at addressing key issues for Illinois residents, contrasting with recent measures passed by progressive Democrats. According to Republican representatives, the new bills seek to improve public safety, literacy, economic opportunities, support for women, and protection for children.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Douglas County in week ending May 18?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Shelby County in week ending May 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Jasper County taxpayers give $21,224 in County Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

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

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Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met April 18

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met Thursday, April 18

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Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met April 17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Arthur Community Unified School District 305 Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 17

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City of Newton City Council met April 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, April 16

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City of Effingham City Council met April 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, April 16

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Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, May 20

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Casey Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 21, 2024

Casey Westfield Community Unit School District C-4 Board of Education met Monday, May 20