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Marshall Library board considers March librarian's report

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2016

The City of Marshall Library board held a regular meeting Wednesday, April 13.

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Tuscola City Council discusses motion to approve annual appointments

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 26, 2016

The City of Tuscola City Council met Monday, May 9.

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Casey City Council appoints new city clerk, collector

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2016

The Casey City Council met May 16 to appoint Jeremy Mumford as city clerk and Debbie Hutton as city collector, in addition to Mayor Bolin's appointment of a new alderman to the Ward II Term ending May 1, 2019.

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Charleston Public Library board meets, reviews plans for new director search

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library board held a special meeting on May 16 to discuss plans for the new director search and interim period.

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Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.

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Mattoon City Council meets to approve decision requests, resolutions

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2016

The City of Mattoon City Council called a meeting at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, May 17.

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Edgar County Watchdogs cofounder sues auditor general for alleged FOIA violations

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 18, 2016

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino has been named in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, Edgar County.

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Attorney general concludes Clark County Park District Ethics Commission violated the law

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2016

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has determined that the Clark County Park District Ethics Commission violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it held a meeting that was not open to the public in November.

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Tuscola City Council meets, approves bill payments

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met May 9 to approve the payment of bills in the total amount of $290,047.03.

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Marshall Public Library board meets, elects 2016 officers

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Marshall Public Library board of trustees met May 11 to elect its fiscal year 2016 officers.

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Charleston City Council discusses Motorcycle Awareness Month proclamation, ordinances

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Charleston City Council met May 3 to discuss a proclamation recognizing the month of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month in honor of the 30th anniversary of the efforts of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois.

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Oblong board gathers to approve park use for annual event

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Oblong board of trustees met April 6 to approve the Antique Tractor/Engine Club's request to use the park for its annual Antique Tractor/Engine Show on Aug. 12, 13 and 14.

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Tuscola City Council meets to approve water sewer rate resolution

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2016

The Tuscola City Council met April 25 to approve the water sewer rate resolution that calls for a 0 percent increase in sewer rates and a 7.5 percent increase in water rates.

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Mattoon CUSD No. 2 education board discusses final amendment of 2016 budget

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2016

Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2 board of education in the City of Mattoon met May 10 to discuss payment of bills and final approval of the amended fiscal year 2016 budget.

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Charleston Carnegie Public Library board meets, approves Non-Resident Card Program

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2016

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library board of trustees met March 7 to approve the Non-Resident Card Program participation for a fee that is to remain at $95.

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Shelbyville CUSD #4 education board approves purchase of 22 iPads

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2016

The Shelbyville Community Unit School District #4 board of education met Feb. 18 to approve the purchase of 22 iPads for $8,238 from the Title I grant programs for Main Street and Kindergarten Center.

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Marshall Public Library trustees approve budget appropriations

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 8, 2016

The Marshall Public Library board of trustees met March 9 to approve a line-item amount of $129,000 for the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget appropriations.

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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

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Arcola City Council reviews building handbooks, reports

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 6, 2016

The Arcola City Council gathered for a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on May 2 to discuss building handbooks and other reports.

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Marshall Area Public Library District trustees gather to discuss treasurer’s report

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 6, 2016

The Marshall Area Public Library District board of trustees met Feb. 23 to discuss the treasurer’s report -- having $5,146.50 in the general fund and $4,764.78 in the insurance fund at the time.