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News from June 2025

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Clark County residents pay $141,858 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

In March, Clark County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kane County admits mistakes in CDL masking linked to deputy's death

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

Kane County, Illinois, is under scrutiny following allegations from the Illinois Secretary of State and the United States Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Local representatives host free senior fair in Effingham

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

State Representatives Brad Halbrook, Adam Niemerg, and Blaine Wilhour are organizing a free senior fair in Effingham.

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Effingham senior fair returns on June 17 at National Guard Armory

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, along with fellow State Representatives Brad Halbrook and Adam Niemerg, is organizing a senior fair for local seniors.

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Illinois state budget passes amid Republican opposition

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

The Illinois House of Representatives has passed the state budget for fiscal year 2026, which amounts to $55.2 billion, an increase of nearly $2 billion from the previous year.

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Crawford County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.2% of income in Crawford County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Coles County in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Douglas County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Douglas County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Kansas Community Unit School District 3 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of the students in Kansas Community Unit School District 3 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Douglas County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Douglas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, 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 Clark County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 administrators rank 427th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 earn an average of $110,071 per year, ranking 427th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cities in Clark County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

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

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Edgar County collects $138,344 in County School Facility Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

In March, Edgar County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Illinois Democrats just passed a reckless budget'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Illinois legislators have approved a $55.2 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, as reported by WGN9.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Cumberland County in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State Rep. Chris Miller on bill to allow use of drugs denied by FDA: 'Last night a dangerous bill passed'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Chris Miller, a representative for Illinois House District 101, announced that lawmakers have passed a bill allowing drugs approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) but not by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be used in Illinois.

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State Rep. Wilhour: 'Illinoisans deserve to know that their representatives are working in their best interests'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, representative for Illinois House District 110, said that Democrats unveiled the largest spending plan in state history on May 30 but were unable to answer questions or fully explain the details of their budget.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Clay County in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.9% of Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.