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News from May 2024

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $80,249 in County School Facility Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

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

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Lawrence County residents pay $14,403 in County Sales Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

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

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Edgar County residents pay $109,142 in County School Facility Tax in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

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

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Prairie State taxes: Cumberland County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid for February

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

Cumberland County residents paid $70,462 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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5.6% of Clay County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Clay County hit 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Shelby County taxpayers give $312,990 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

In 2022, Shelby County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Shelby County residents pay $473,009 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

In 2022, Shelby County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met May 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

Robinson Public Library District Board of Trustees met 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.

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Radar traps near town entry points raise legal questions

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

As drivers enter small towns across Illinois, they often encounter speed limit signs that require a reduction in speed. It is common for local police to position radar traps just beyond these signs, sometimes only a few feet past them. Observations and discussions with ticket recipients indicate that this practice is widespread.

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Illinois State Police updates FOIA settlement expenses after locating additional agreements

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently updated their response regarding the costs associated with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit settlements over the past five years. Previously, it was reported that the ISP had spent $237,316.47 on these settlements. However, a new disclosure has revealed that this figure was not accurate.

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Illinois Democrats approve FY25 budget with tax hikes and funds for non-citizens

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

In the early hours of May 30, 2024, Democratic members of the Illinois General Assembly voted to approve a $53.1 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025. The budget was passed without Republican support and represents an increase of $2.6 billion over the previous year's budget. It includes provisions for pay raises for politicians and allocates $1 billion for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats voted to implement $1 billion in tax increases to fund the increased spending.

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Richland County Education: 16 Asian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

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

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Brennyn Cutts, former Cumberland High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Logan Tabeling, former Tuscola Community High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Indiana State Sycamores.

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Democrats Squeeze Taxpayers After $53.1 Billion Budget Passes General Assembly

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) released the following statement after the $53.1 billion state budget passed through the General Assembly.

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Rep. Halbrook: Illinois Democrats Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by Raising Taxes

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly celebrated their Memorial Day holiday by pushing through a new state budget that includes $1 billion in tax increases on Illinois families and businesses.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 96% of Shelby County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

In Shelby County districts, 2,826 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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There were 21 Asian students enrolled in Effingham County districts in 2021-22 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

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

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Rep. Niemerg criticizes Illinois budget priorities amidst tax increases

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has criticized the majority party's priorities in Illinois' final state budget, which he claims raises taxes while allocating substantial funds to programs and services for non-citizens.

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Illinois State Budget Criticized by Republican Representative

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) released a statement following the passage of the $53.1 billion state budget through the General Assembly.