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How many inmates sentenced in Douglas County will be released during week ending Oct. 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 24, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Douglas County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller calls for impeachment of Governor JB Pritzker

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has issued a statement calling for the impeachment of Governor JB Pritzker.

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Lawrence County collects $198,648 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2025

In 2024, Lawrence County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Shelby County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2025

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

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Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's #GoKnights highlights fishing team success and shares daily updates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2025

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s #GoKnights account reported on their Bass Fishing Team’s second-place finish at a recent tournament on September 20, 2025, along with routine daily announcements for students and families.

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America 250 Civics Education Coalition launches with support from Rep. Wilhour

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour has announced the launch of the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, an initiative aimed at improving civic education in schools across the United States.

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Family and kids event this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 21-27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2025

Don't miss out on this family and kids event happening in East Central Illinois this week.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Crawford County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2025

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

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Shelby County residents pay $476,637 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2025

In 2024, Shelby County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Coles County during week ending Oct. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 22, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Coles County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Religious meetings this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 21-27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 21, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in East Central Illinois this week.

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Effingham County residents pay $797,769 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 21, 2025

In 2024, Effingham County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Coles County home sales in week ending Sept. 13

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Coles County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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School event this week in East Central Illinois : Sept. 21-27

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in East Central Illinois this week.

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Prairie State Taxes: Clark County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

Clark County residents paid $281,267 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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GoKnights shares weekend updates on sports and events at Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

#GoKnights posted a series of updates about sports events and activities at Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School on September 19 and September 20, 2025.

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Adam Niemerg files legislation to honor Charlie Kirk with commemorative holiday

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Republican state representative for Illinois's 102nd District, announced proposed legislation to honor Charlie Kirk with a commemorative holiday in a post dated September 18, 2025.

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Halbrook, Freedom Caucus, demand Pritzker impeachment after Kirk comments: ‘The left will say anything to gain power’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Illinois-born founder of Turning Point USA, the Illinois Freedom Caucus—led in part by State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)—has filed articles of impeachment against J.B. Pritzker, citing what they describe as the governor's role in contributing to a divisive political climate.

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GoKnights shares updates on sports events and announcements at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

#GoKnights posted updates about varsity soccer and volleyball games as well as daily announcements for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School on September 18 and 19, 2025.

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Coles County responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

Coles County residents paid $934,542 in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per county in July.