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News from February 2025

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Rep. Niemerg on Madigan conviction: ‘It is time for our elected leaders in Springfield to have some real accountability’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has voiced his strong opinions on the conviction of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, calling it a reflection of a much larger issue in the state’s political landscape.

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Edgar County taxpayers give $40,977 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

In November 2024, Edgar County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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8 lawyers in good standing in cities within Clark County as of Q4 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

There were eight lawyers in good standing in cities within Clark County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Cumberland County as of January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County in January, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lawrence County in week ending Feb. 8?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fewer students from Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 graduated in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The graduation rate in Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 fell to 88.5% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Crawford County in week ending Feb. 8?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Clay County in week ending Feb. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Cumberland County in January compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Cumberland County in January compared to the previous month.

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Pecatonica Township Clerk accused of bias in candidate removals

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The Pecatonica Township Clerk is facing allegations of selectively removing candidates from the ballot due to "apparent nonconforming" petitions.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crawford County in week ending Feb. 8?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Coles County in week ending Feb. 8?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met Feb. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Marshall Community Unit School District C-2 Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 13

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Updates from #GoKnights highlight community events and meetings

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

#GoKnights has released several updates concerning local events including a public presentation by Michael DeLeon on vaping scheduled for March and details about an upcoming Board of Education meeting set for next week.

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GoKnights shares ALAH updates including basketball game and Winter Follies winners

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School's Twitter account #GoKnights provided updates on February 14, covering a boys' basketball game against Sullivan and announcing winners of their Winter Follies event.

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The Human Bean supports cancer patients with donation to SBL

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The Human Bean in Effingham has contributed $1,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation.

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Mattoon school board member accused of filing false economic interest statements

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Mattoon School District #2 Board Member John Hedges is under scrutiny for filing three false Statements of Economic Interest (SEI) forms over the past two years.

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Thursday, Feb. 13: Mattoon High School standout Delainey Bryant’s college team loses to BYU Cougars

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The game took place at Nancy Almaraz Field.

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On Thursday, Feb. 13, former Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School standout Kenzie Brown’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The Arizona State Sun Devils won 4-3 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Oregon Ducks on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Effingham High School standout Raegan Boone’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Thursday, Feb. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 14, 2025

The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost 16-0 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on Thursday, Feb. 13.