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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

News from 2025

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Q4 2024 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Douglas County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

There was one offender living in Douglas County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'The Secretary of State has officially extended the IRP renewal deadline' due to long wait times

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, the state representative for Illinois House District 110, said that feedback from constituents regarding long wait times to renew vehicle plates for the International Registration Plan (IRP) has led to an extended renewal deadline.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Edgar County as of March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Edgar County as of the week ending March 16.

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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Effingham County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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State Rep. Chris Miller: 'Despite rising demand, Pritzker has proposed a 31% funding cut for cover crop insurance'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative for Illinois House District 101, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker should consider reducing funding for illegal immigrants instead of the cover crop insurance subsidy.

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Cities in Effingham County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Effingham County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Arcola Community Unit School District 306 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1

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Teacher arrested for criminal sexual assault in Edgar County, held without bail

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Michael Lowery, a teacher currently with the Martinsville School District in Illinois, was arrested on allegations of criminal sexual assault.

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Paris school district election ballot adheres to state guidelines

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

Paris, Ill. – The Paris (Crestwood) Community Unit School District #4 has come under scrutiny due to public uncertainty about the election process this spring.

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City of Effingham City Council met March 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

City of Effingham City Council met Tuesday, March 4

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City of Mattoon City Council met April 1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

City of Mattoon City Council met Tuesday, April 1

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Lawrence County: Medicaid made up 10.7% of total income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.7% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $4,210 per capita to residents.

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Cumberland County has 2 new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

There are two new registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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School events this April in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this month.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Illinoisans will soon be able to view non-confidential court records online for free'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Adam Niemerg, a state representative for Illinois House District 102, announced that Illinois residents will soon have online access to non-confidential court records.

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State Rep. Halbrook: 'Homeschool families should be able to educate their children'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Brad Halbrook, the representative for Illinois State House District 107, said that Democrats passed the Homeschool Act despite nearly 50,000 witness slips submitted in opposition.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Douglas County in week ending March 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Douglas County as of the week ending March 16.

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Shelby County contends with missing records and unresolved inquiries

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Shelby County faces substantial challenges in maintaining and retrieving public records.

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Halbrook urges public to vote in today's consolidated election

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

On April 1, 2025, a reminder was issued for residents about the importance of local elections.

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Sophomore student captures activism at March for Life 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Matthew G. Christie, a sophomore from Sacred Heart-Griffin in Springfield, recently attended the March for Life at the State Capitol on March 25, 2025.