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Douglas County taxpayers give $271,572 in County School Facility Tax in May

In May, Douglas County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

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Effingham County residents paid 40th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Effingham County residents paid approximately $5.4 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in 2024.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

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Halbrook criticizes governor's campaign supporting undocumented immigrants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s new “Know Your Rights, Illinois” campaign, which aims to provide information and resources to undocumented immigrants in the state. “Governor Pritzker has...

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Lake Land College opens new technology center with focus on career training

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 31, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller attended the grand opening of the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center.

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Edgar County residents pay $148,809 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

In May, Edgar County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cumberland County residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

Cumberland County residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Illinois debates diversity-based university funding as critics raise standards concerns

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 30, 2025

Legislation introduced during the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly seeks to change how state universities are funded.

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Cumberland County residents pay $16,294 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Jasper County residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Shelby County faces questions over use of private emails for official dive team business

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Timelines and official responses are at the center of a dispute over whether a Shelby County Dive Team email address is considered an official government record.

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Milton Township questioned over alleged contract for private traffic enforcement

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Milton Township is under scrutiny following reports that it may have entered into an agreement with a private company to handle traffic enforcement duties.

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FOIA request sent to Clark County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Clark County Sheriff's Office regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding recruit application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Crawford County Sheriff's Office regarding a PDF copy of the application used for recruits/applicants on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Jasper County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Jasper County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Cumberland County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Cumberland County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

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Judge orders former Nason mayor Michelle McKinney liable for defendants’ legal fees

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 29, 2025

A Jefferson County judge has ruled that former Nason, Illinois mayor Michelle McKinney must pay the legal fees of four defendants she sued for defamation and intimidation.

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Lawrence County residents rank 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

Lawrence County residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Edgar County collects $43,145 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

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

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$71,278 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 28, 2025

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

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Clay County collects $177,785 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 27, 2025

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