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Teacher turnover in Cumberland County: 91.2% remain in their positions year-over-year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $59,941, 91.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Cumberland County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Edgar County residents pay $49,559 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 2, 2025

In August, Edgar County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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East Central Illinois announces religious gatherings for Nov. 2-8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 2, 2025

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

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Family and kids-related event in East Central Illinois happening Nov. 2-8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 2, 2025

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

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Cumberland County residents pay $19,343 in County Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

In August, Cumberland County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Edgar County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 25

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Edgar County in the week ending Oct. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Crawford County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

There were 42 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Crawford County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Richland County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

In Richland County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School events this November in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

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

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Horizon Health offers holiday grief support group for adults

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

Horizon Health has announced a grief support group aimed at helping individuals cope with loss during the holiday season.

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Seasonal affective disorder affects millions during winter months

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

Many people experience a drop in mood during the winter months, a phenomenon linked to seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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Horizon Health launches education series with diabetes management event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

Horizon Health is launching a new Healthy Living Series with an event aimed at helping community members manage diabetes and prediabetes.

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St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital opens new pediatric therapy center with community event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will host an open house for its new Center for Pediatric Therapy on Thursday, November 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., in partnership with the Effingham...

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Horizon Health announces discounted health screenings at Paris Clinic on November 7

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

Horizon Health is organizing a discounted health screening event at its Paris Clinic on Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 am.

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Which East Central Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 1, 2025

This former East Central Illinois area high school standout will be active on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

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Horizon Health completes emergency department renovation after two years

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

A two-year renovation of Horizon Health’s Emergency Department has been completed, introducing new features such as a pediatric space with a mural by Terre Haute artist Emily Bennett.

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Rep. Chris Miller criticizes new Illinois green energy bill over cost concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) criticized Illinois House Democrats after the passage of Senate Bill 25, a green energy bill that he says will increase costs for families and businesses in Illinois.

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$32,944 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

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

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Niemerg votes against bill limiting immigration enforcement at certain facilities

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) voted against House Bill 1312, which aims to restrict federal immigration enforcement in certain locations such as hospitals, courthouses, college campuses, and childcare facilities.

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Douglas County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 31, 2025

In Douglas County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.