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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.

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State Rep. Niemerg: 'Assisted suicide isn’t about dignity, it’s about despair'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Adam Niemerg, representative for Illinois House District 102, expressed strong opposition to a physician-assisted suicide bill passed by Democrats in the state House.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edgar County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

There were 25 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Edgar County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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How many lawyers had active law licenses in cities within Clay County as of April?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

Cities within Clay County recorded six lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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Brennyn Cutts, former Cumberland High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, June 1 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

The Louisville Cardinals won 6-0.

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Windsor Community Unit School District 1: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.5% of Windsor Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Beecher Community Unit School District 200U: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.6% of the students in Beecher Community Unit School District 200U passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cumberland County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

There were four offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Cumberland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Analysis: Effingham Community Unit School District 40 administrators rank 372nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

Administrators in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 earn an average of $113,348 per year, ranking 372nd highest in the state, 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 Lawrence County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Clay County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clay 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 were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Clark County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of E15 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Clark County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of E85 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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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clark County in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of diesel 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.