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

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 93.4% of students enrolled in Lawrence County school districts identified as white.

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Honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2024

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning of summer, we must also remember the heroes who made our freedom possible.

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Jasper County Education: 1,122 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2024

In Jasper County districts, 1,122 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Clay County residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2024

Clay County residents paid $104,861 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Shelby County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Home sales during week ending May 18 in Coles County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2024

There were seven reported residential sales in Coles County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois House passes controversial carbon capture sequestration bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2024

The Illinois House has passed a Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS) bill, Senate Bill 1289, which introduces new regulations aimed at capturing carbon emissions. The legislation, which had been in development for approximately five years, was brought to the floor close to the budget deadline.

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Niemerg opposes carbon capture bill citing private property rights concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2024

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has voiced opposition to Senate Bill 1289 (Floor Amendment #3), which seeks to implement a carbon capture program targeting emissions from agriculture, automotive, and manufacturing sectors in Illinois. Niemerg raised concerns regarding the potential impact of sequestration sites on drinking water sources from the Mahomet Aquifer.

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Judge halts new Illinois state elections law pending further review

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2024

On May 25, 2024, a judge issued a preliminary injunction against a new elections bill proposed by the Democratic Party. The bill aimed to implement several changes in the mid-cycle election process.

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Effingham County Education: 4,577 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 25, 2024

In Effingham County districts, 4,577 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Jasper County: Cities registered 2 lawyers in good standing as of April

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

There were two lawyers in good standing in cities within Jasper County as of April.

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Village of Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

Village of Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission met 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

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Democrats risk missing self-imposed budget deadline amid Republican exclusion

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

Democrats may miss their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been excluded from the process.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 94.7% of Edgar County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

In Edgar County districts, 2,510 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois Republicans await $53 billion state budget proposal from Democrats

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

As the session deadline approaches, Republicans have yet to receive the proposed $53 billion state budget from Governor Pritzker. This week has been marked by extensive debates and committee meetings in the House, often extending late into the evening. A full weekend of work is anticipated to ensure the budget's passage.

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Rep. Niemerg announces second annual fishing derby for July 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 24, 2024

Rep. Adam Niemerg has announced the second annual Fishing Derby, scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024. The event will take place from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Sam Parr State Fish & Wildlife Area.

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There were 2,714 white students enrolled in Douglas County districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2024

In Douglas County districts, 2,714 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Altamont City Council met May 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2024

City of Altamont City Council met 6 p.m. Monday, May 13.

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Illinois judge issues temporary injunction against newly passed election law

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2024

An Illinois judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking an election law passed earlier this month by progressive Democrats. The law, which was swiftly passed through the legislative process, faced significant opposition from Republicans.

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Jasper County collects $55,671 in County School Facility Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 23, 2024

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