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News from July 2025

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Douglas County taxpayers give $271,572 in County School Facility Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

In May, Douglas County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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East Richland Community Unit School District 1 reports 207 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

There were 207 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in East Richland Community Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Outstanding debt in Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 reached $18.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 had the highest outstanding school debt among Douglas County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Effingham County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Effingham County residents paid 40th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

Effingham County residents paid approximately $5.4 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Unchanged number of lawyers was granted admission to practice law in cities within Jasper County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jasper County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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How many inmates sentenced in Cumberland County will be released during August?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Cumberland County set to be released from prison in August.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Effingham County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Edgar County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jasper County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Effingham County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending Aug. 9: 1 inmate sentenced in Edgar County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Edgar County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Halbrook criticizes governor's campaign supporting undocumented immigrants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s new “Know Your Rights, Illinois” campaign, which aims to provide information and resources to undocumented immigrants in the state. “Governor Pritzker has...

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Lake Land College opens new technology center with focus on career training

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller attended the grand opening of the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Coles County in week ending July 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 26

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 students suspended 66 times just in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

There were 66 incidents of students being suspended just in Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Douglas County in week ending July 26?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.