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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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Clark County taxpayers give $52,325 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 20, 2025

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

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$29,812 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Lawrence County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

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

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Shelby County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Shelby County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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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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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Cumberland County as of Q2 2025?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Cumberland County as of the second quarter of 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.

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Week ending Sept. 27: 1 inmate sentenced in Shelby County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Shelby County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Prairie State Taxes: Jasper County residents rank 75th in total sales taxes paid for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 19, 2025

Jasper County residents paid $158,861 in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Clay County Hospital recognizes Mindy Laslie as employee of the month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

Mindy Laslie has been named the September Employee of the Month at Clay County Hospital.

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St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital moves emergency department entrance during asphalt work

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital will temporarily move its Emergency Department entrance from Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Saturday, Sept. 13 due to resurfacing work on the parking lot and driveway asphalt.

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Jasper County taxpayers give $38,027 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

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

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Week ending Sept. 27: 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Effingham County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Adam Niemerg criticizes Governor Pritzker and criminal justice policies in recent posts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Illinois State Representative since 2023, posted a series of tweets between September 16 and September 18, criticizing Governor J.B. Pritzker's handling of criminal justice issues and referencing controversial remarks involving...

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GoKnights highlights construction expo attendance and upcoming fundraiser at ALAH High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 18, 2025

#GoKnights posted several updates in mid-September about Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School events and reminders.

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Effingham County residents paid 40th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 17, 2025

Effingham County residents paid $564,262 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in July.

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$79,906 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Coles County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 17, 2025

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