November, 2024 | East Central Reporter

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Coles County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Coles County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Crawford County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

There were 12 offenders living in Crawford County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Richland County in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Cumberland County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Thornton Township trustees refuse attendance at special meeting called by supervisor

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Two trustees from Thornton Township have chosen not to attend a special meeting called by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard.

City of Altamont City Council met met Nov. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

City of Altamont City Council met met Monday, Nov. 25

Illinois minimum wage set to increase again in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Minimum wage in Illinois will rise on January 1, impacting workers and businesses across the state.

Illinois faces $3.2 billion deficit amid Republican criticism

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Illinois House Republicans have expressed their concerns following the announcement of a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit for the fiscal year 2026 by the Pritzker Administration.

Diabetes self-management program wins Illinois impact award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Clay County Hospital has announced that its Diabetes Self-Management program, led by Laurel Mason and Kamy Vail, received the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Impact Award for 2024.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Shelby County in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.