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Halbrook introduces bill restricting state financial aid for undocumented immigrants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced House Bill 4118, a measure aimed at restricting financial aid for undocumented immigrants in Illinois.

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Adam Niemerg marks September 11 anniversary and criticizes Governor Pritzker in new posts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Republican state representative for Illinois' 102nd District, posted several statements on September 11th reflecting on the attacks' anniversary and criticizing Governor JB Pritzker's past remarks.

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Salem and Wabash Communications honored as Smart Rural Community

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

The City of Salem and Wabash Communications have been recognized as a “Gig and Smart Rural Community,” an announcement made during a ceremony at Bryan Memorial Park on September 10.

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Court orders Village of Dolton to pay over $50K for FOIA violations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

A Cook County court has ordered the Village of Dolton to pay $50,614.62 after finding the municipality in violation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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GoKnights posts announcements and meeting reminders for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

#GoKnights shared several updates on X between September 10-11, including general announcements and a senior parent meeting reminder for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School.

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Illinois Rep. Chris Miller issues statement after Charlie Kirk killed during Utah event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in Utah on September 10, 2025.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clark County school districts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

Marshall Community Unit School District 2C used the largest share of its debt limit in Clark County during fiscal year 2024, at 6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Week ending Sept. 20: 1 inmate sentenced in Coles County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Coles County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Adam Niemerg criticizes Gov. Pritzker's immigration policies; expresses support for Charlie Kirk

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Republican representative for Illinois' 102nd House District, posted on social media between September 9 and September 10, criticizing Governor Pritzker's approach to immigration and voicing support for Charlie Kirk after a violent...

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$38,827 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Shelby County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Douglas County convicted of a crime against a person released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Douglas County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clay County school districts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

School districts in Clay County carried over $18.9 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 61.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Clark County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Crawford County taxpayers give $63,512 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Wilhour announces traveling office hours for Carlyle, Centralia and Salem

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has announced a schedule for his Traveling Office Hours Program.

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GoKnights shares updates on basketball practice and school events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

#GoKnights has posted several updates about upcoming events at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School in early September.

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Pritzker faces criticism over SAFE-T Act and handling of crime in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has recently criticized the federal government regarding the possible deployment of the National Guard, stating: “If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me, not time or political circumstance, from making sure you face...

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Halbrook files bills opposing mandatory student mental health screenings in Illinois public schools

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 9, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced two bills aimed at challenging a recent law that mandates mental health screenings for public school students in Illinois.

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Coles County districts used up to 20% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 used the largest share of its debt limit in Coles County during fiscal year 2024, at 3.4% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).