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News from February 2025

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Prairie State taxes: Jasper County residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

Jasper County residents paid $131,829 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clark County in week ending Feb. 22?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Lawrence County in week ending Feb. 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Government event this March in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Richland County in week ending Feb. 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Effingham County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Feb. 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Richland County taxpayers give $159,165 in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

In November 2024, Richland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Douglas County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Douglas County in the fourth quarter of 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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No new registered sex offenders living in Richland County in week ending Feb. 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Richland County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

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5 inmates sentenced in Coles County to be released from jail during March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Coles County set to be released from jail in March.

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City of Martinsville City Council met February 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

City of Martinsville City Council met 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 26

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Shelby County's farmland lease raises compliance concerns under state law

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

After the Shelby County Board approved a cash-rent lease of the county farm to what was described as the highest bidder, both the county and a private farmer entered into and signed an agreement for the property.

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Mahomet Township attorney demands destruction of FOIA-disclosed records

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

Mahomet Township's attorney, Michael A. Kraft, has issued a directive regarding records previously provided under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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1,162 students enrolled at Marshall Community Unit School District 2C in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

Enrollment at Marshall Community Unit School District 2C fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Douglas County in week ending Feb. 22

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State Rep. Blaine Wilhour criticizes DEI and "woke" culture in education

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, serving as the Minority Spokesperson on the Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education Committee, has reiterated his commitment to enhancing education for students in Illinois.

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Buying a fishing license aids conservation efforts in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

When purchasing a fishing license in Illinois, individuals are contributing to conservation efforts and outdoor education across the state.

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St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital welcomes new board members Chuck Deters and Joseph Emmerich

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

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EIU women’s basketball raises funds for cancer center through annual CARE game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

The Eastern Illinois University (EIU) women's basketball team has contributed $10,809 to the SBL Health Foundation.

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Village of Noble Village Board met Jan. 27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, Jan. 27