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Milton Township questioned over alleged contract for private traffic enforcement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Milton Township is under scrutiny following reports that it may have entered into an agreement with a private company to handle traffic enforcement duties.

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Shelby County faces questions over use of private emails for official dive team business

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Timelines and official responses are at the center of a dispute over whether a Shelby County Dive Team email address is considered an official government record.

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Sarah Bush Lincoln receives national award for rural stroke care excellence

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

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FOIA request sent to Clark County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Clark County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding recruit application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding a PDF copy of the application used for recruits/applicants on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Jasper County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Jasper County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Cumberland County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Cumberland County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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Judge orders former Nason mayor Michelle McKinney liable for defendants’ legal fees

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

A Jefferson County judge has ruled that former Nason, Illinois mayor Michelle McKinney must pay the legal fees of four defendants she sued for defamation and intimidation.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jasper County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Coles County in week ending July 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, 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 Effingham County in week ending July 19?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lawrence County residents rank 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

Lawrence County residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Shelby County in week ending July 19?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Crawford County in week ending July 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Effingham Community Unit School District 40 students suspended or expelled 113 times during 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

There were 113 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Rep. Miller on energy policy: 'Pritzker is gaslighting Illinois residents about the reality of affordable energy'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

Chris Miller, a State Representative of Illinois, has expressed concerns about rising energy prices and an unstable grid under current policies.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Douglas County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, 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 Douglas County in June compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

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

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Edgar County collects $43,145 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Clark County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 19

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.