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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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Shelby County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.4% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Shelby County, providing an average of $1,273 per capita to residents.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 6, 2025

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Blaine Wilhour criticizes J.B. Pritzker's policies and Democrats' state

Blaine Wilhour shares his perspectives on social media about economic policies under J.B. Pritzker and comments on the Democratic Party's condition as of early March 2025.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 5, 2025

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 5, 2025

Ash Wednesday signifies the start of Lent, a period dedicated to repentance, renewal, and reflection.

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Illinois bill challenges state incentives for foreign-owned companies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2025

State Representative Chris Miller has introduced House Resolution 0960, aiming to stop state incentives for Gotion, a company with connections to China.

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Wilhour announces traveling office hours across the district for March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher City, has announced the schedule for his Traveling Office Hours Program in March.

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Effingham County: Income Maintenance made up 1.9% of total income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 4, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in Effingham County, providing an average of $1,208 per capita to residents.

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Shelby County residents pay $147,773 in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

In November 2024, Shelby County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Federal grand jury subpoenas Dolton for mayor's records

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

A Federal Grand Jury has issued a new subpoena to the Village of Dolton as part of an ongoing investigation into Mayor Tiffany Henyard's activities.

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Mahomet Township faces scrutiny over alleged bidding violations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

Champaign County - The Mahomet Township Road District is under scrutiny following allegations of multiple bidding violations.

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Martinsville Fire Department receives $26K state grant for safety equipment

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has announced that the Martinsville Fire Department has been awarded a $26,000 grant from the Office of State Fire Marshal.

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Illinois faces pressure to address gerrymandering following Supreme Court decision

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

The issue of gerrymandering in Illinois is under renewed scrutiny as the U.S. Supreme Court has delegated the task of addressing extreme partisan gerrymandering to individual states.

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National Anthem Day honors the history of the Star-Spangled Banner

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 3, 2025

On National Anthem Day, the historical significance of the Star-Spangled Banner is being recognized.

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$41,094 in County Sales Tax collected in November 2024 for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 2, 2025

In November 2024, Shelby County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Mahomet Township faces scrutiny over payroll discrepancies

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 1, 2025

Over recent years, handwritten timecards have been linked to various instances of fraud.

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Shelby County collects $41,085 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 1, 2025

In November 2024, Shelby County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Coles County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.4% of income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.4% of income in Coles County, providing an average of $1,765 per capita to residents.

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Prairie State taxes: Jasper County residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

Jasper County residents paid $131,829 in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Government event this March in East Central Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

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

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Richland County taxpayers give $159,165 in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

In November 2024, Richland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Shelby County's farmland lease raises compliance concerns under state law

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 28, 2025

After the Shelby County Board approved a cash-rent lease of the county farm to what was described as the highest bidder, both the county and a private farmer entered into and signed an agreement for the property.