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News from October 2024

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Community invited to connect with police on National Coffee with a Cop Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

National Coffee with a Cop Day provides an opportunity for community members to engage with local law enforcement in an informal setting. The event encourages residents to connect over a cup of coffee, fostering communication and understanding between police officers and the public.

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Fayette County deputy clerk honored for 45 years of service

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

Deputy Circuit Clerk Sheila Horbord was recognized for her 45 years of service at the Fayette County Courthouse. The recognition came in the form of a special certificate presented by Legislative Assistant Lori Bear on behalf of State Representative Blaine Wilhour.

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Illinois begins trout season as former alderman Ed Burke starts prison sentence

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2024

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has commenced his two-year prison sentence for racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Burke is serving his term at a low-security section of the federal correctional center in Thomson, Illinois. This marks the end of a legal process that began nearly six years ago when the FBI raided his Chicago offices in November 2018. Despite being charged with multiple federal criminal counts in January 2019, the trial did not start until late 2023. After being convicted on 13 out of 14 counts in December 2023, Burke was sentenced to two years of...

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Clark County: Cities registered 5 lawyers in good standing as of August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

There were five lawyers in good standing in cities within Clark County as of August.

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Analysis: Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C administrators rank 219th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

Administrators in Casey Westfield Community Unit School District 4C earn an average of $94,744 per year, ranking 219th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending Sept. 21?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Shelby County in week ending Sept. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$162,338 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

In June, Shelby County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Coles County as of August?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

There were 29 lawyers in good standing in cities within Coles County as of August.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crawford County in week ending Sept. 21?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Chris Miller addresses public safety and economic issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Contract with America in Statuary Hall alongside Newt Gingrich, the architect of the contract. Miller emphasized the need for a new Contract with America to address current issues such as border security, job protection, and family safety.