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Jasper County collects $21,978 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2025

Clay County ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

Clay County residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2025

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Tiffany Henyard ordered to appear in court following contempt ruling

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2025

Tiffany Henyard has been found in contempt of court and is required to appear on May 30, 2025, at 10:30 am.

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Shelby County collects $139,865 in County School Facility Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

In March, Shelby County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Clark County ranks 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

Clark County residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge reconnects Taylorville and Pana

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), along with the cities of Pana and Taylorville, has announced the completion of a new bridge on the Lincoln Prairie Trail.

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Brad Halbrook advocates ending Illinois estate tax after federal bill passage

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville has voiced his support for the recent passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act" by the United States House of Representatives.

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Illinois GOP lawmakers criticize state’s budget process ahead of adjournment

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville, along with several other Republican lawmakers, held a press conference to address concerns over Illinois' budget process.

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Illinois residents targeted by DMV text scam

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has issued a warning to Illinois residents about a new text message scam.

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $24,995 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

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

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Edgar County ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

Edgar County residents paid just over $3.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Shelby County settles lawsuit with former inmate Nicholas Banning

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

Shelby County and its contracted healthcare provider, Advanced Correctional Healthcare Inc., have settled a federal lawsuit filed by former jail inmate Nicholas Banning.

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Illinois announces $20 million grant program for nonprofit security enhancements

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has announced a new round of funding for the Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL).

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Christ’s Church worship minister leads prayer at Illinois House session

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour extended an invitation to Bryce Ash, the worship minister at Christ’s Church in Effingham, Illinois, to lead the opening prayer for the Illinois House of Representatives.

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Pastor Josh Palma delivers invocation at Illinois House session

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook recently invited Pastor Josh Palma from the First Baptist Church of Pana to deliver the House Prayer before a legislative session on May 20th.

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Legislation proposed to honor veteran and trooper with highway designations

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has advanced two legislative measures to honor the contributions of two local individuals.

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Halbrook meets Pana Elementary students advocating for tech education

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 28, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook recently engaged with students from Pana Elementary School during their visit to the Capitol on May 13th for Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day.