East Central Reporter

East Central Reporter

Monday, April 6, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 days ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

18 days ago

Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Nominations Are Now Open For Business Appreciation Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 12, 2020

Do you know a business located in Effingham that goes above and beyond?

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By East Central Reporter Reports | 2 months ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

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CITY OF MARSHALL: Ready Business: Preparing a Disaster Business Plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2020

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, many small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Kohl's Received Business Appreciation Award

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 21, 2019

Congratulations to Kohl's on receiving our Business Appreciation Award!

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Springfield Clinic Effingham Dermatology Ribbon Cutting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 15, 2019

Congratulations to Springfield Clinic Effingham Dermatology on your ribbon cutting at the new location at 801 W. Temple Avenue

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Plummer proposes gaming bill directed toward legislative conflicts of interest

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 months ago

A newly proposed senate bill would prohibit lawmakers in Springfield from having ownership in or being compensated by the gaming industry while still in office.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey speaks out against bill that would amend Supreme Court ruling and further empower unions

By East Central Reporter Reports | 5 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) views Senate Bill 1784 as a solution in search of a problem.

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CITY OF FLORA: Looking For Vendors For Fall 2020!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2019

Junktique Market Days is coming to the Clay County Fairgrounds on Sept. 18th from 3pm to 8pm and 19th from 9am to 5pm of 2020!

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Top Shelf Beer Wine & Spirits Ribbon Cutting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 12, 2019

Chamber and City Officials attended a ribbon cutting ceremony today at Top Shelf Beer Wine & Spirits located at 1602 Ford Avenue.

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6 East Central Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2019

Six nursing homes in East Central Illinois received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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CEOs rank Illinois near bottom for second year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2019

Newly elected Republican state Rep. Chris Miller (Oakland) thinks he's beginning to understand how Springfield has become so dysfunctional.

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CITY OF MARSHALL: McDonald’s, Sam’s Steak House, Lincoln Suites Title Max Boil Order

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 2, 2019

McDonald’s, Sam’s Steak House, Lincoln Suites Title Max are still on a boil order.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Ribbon Cutting at Heartland Family Dental Care - Congratulations!

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2019

Heartland Family Dental Care recently celebrated the addition of their new facility off Keller Drive with a Ribbon Cutting sponsored by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Sarah Bush Lincoln Effingham Clinic Addition Of Three Physicians With A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 16, 2019

Sarah Bush Lincoln Effingham Clinic celebrated the addition of three physicians with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Tick Tock Energy, Inc. Ribbon Cutting

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 5, 2019

Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and City officials joined Tick Tock Energy officials, President Eric Pals and Vice-President Craig Pals, and staff in a ribbon cutting ceremony.