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News from May 2024

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Illinois Democrats pass new budget with $1B tax increase during Memorial Day weekend

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly passed a new state budget over the Memorial Day weekend, which includes $1 billion in tax increases on Illinois families and businesses. The $53.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025, described as the largest in Illinois history, also allocates additional funds for undocumented immigrants, according to State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).

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$21,161 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

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

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City of Flora City Council met April 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Flora City Council met Wednesday, April 24

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City of Martinsville City Council met April 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, April 24

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Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met April 23

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 23

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City of Altamont City Council met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, April 22

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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, April 22

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City of Tuscola City Council met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, April 22

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City of Olney City Council met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Olney City Council met Monday, April 22

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City of Neoga City Council met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, April 22

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Village of Noble Village Board met April 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, April 22

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City of Newton City Council met May 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

City of Newton City Council met Tuesday, May 21

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Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met May 20

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

Village of Arthur Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20

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Richland County Education: 1,996 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

In Richland County districts, 1,996 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Coles County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

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

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House set to vote on record spending and tax increases

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

The House is expected to vote on the Democrats' budget later tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This budget represents the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay increases for politicians, tax hikes on Illinois residents, and hundreds of millions more in spending for non-citizens.

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Miller votes no on carbon capture regulation bill

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) voted against legislation that allows Illinois to create permitting regulations for carbon capture, transport, and sequestration. Rep. Miller criticized Senate Bill 1289 as a move by Democrats to satisfy their climate donors.

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Clay County Education: 13 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending May 25?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas 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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10.2% of Coles County students on collegiate teams in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 27, 2024

Coles County universities had 10.2% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.