October, 2025 | East Central Reporter

Douglas County residents pay $287,015 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

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

Coles County GOP Comms. director on No Kings protests: 'Vandalism, arson, and blocking streets are not peaceful acts'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, Communications Director of the Coles County GOP, emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while acknowledging that many demonstrations have turned violent and disruptive.

Coles County GOP Comms. director: Pritzker's leadership 'has left communities vulnerable and budgets stretched dangerously thin'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, the communications director of the Coles County GOP, has voiced criticism of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to immigration policy.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edgar County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

There were six offenders living in Edgar County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

School events this October in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this month.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.4% of Clay County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

In Clay County school districts, 30 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.