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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jul 12, 2019

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6 East Central Illinois nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

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.

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 22, 2019

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CEOs rank Illinois near bottom for second year

By Glenn Minnis | May 13, 2019

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

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

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.

Business

CITY OF MARSHALL: Get Your Business Online with Google

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 8, 2019

Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps.

Business

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: City Team Visits Continental Mills

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 2, 2019

"Continental Mills is a hidden gem in Effingham - and that's how they like it.

Business

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Last Day To Submit Nominations For The Parisian of the Year and Business of they Year Awards

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 2, 2019

Today is the last day to submit nominations for the Parisian of the Year and Business of they Year Awards.

Business

Miller says 'state needs to get out of the pension business'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2019

Newly elected state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) says that finding answers to some of his most burning questions has come easily during his first few weeks in Springfield.

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GOP Rep. Caulkins claims pension plan far from fiscally sound

By Glenn Minnis | 8 months ago

Newly elected Republican State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks he knows why things have become so dysfunctional in Springfield.

Business

Bailey opposes minimum wage hike

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 20, 2019

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) says the state's new minimum wage bill is misguided.

Business

Altamont weapons dealer giving up gun sales

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 18, 2019

After 18 years in business, Scott Cutler says the rewards of selling firearms no longer meet the costs.

Business

THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Nominate for the Business of the year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 8, 2019

We would not have so many opportunities and events in our town without the support of amazing local businesses!

Business

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: City Team Visited Crossroads Bank

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 8, 2019

The City team recently visited Crossroads Bank, Effingham, IL - Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender "Crossroads Bank has anchored an important presence in Southtown for decades," stated Mayor Jeff Bloemker.

Business

Miller thinks statewide $15 minimum wage would be a mistake

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 4, 2019

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) says he wonders how many of his colleagues in Springfield have a basic grasp of business economics.

Business

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Mayor Jeff Bloemker joins the Chamber in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Firefly Grill

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2019

Mayor Bloemker commented, "Firefly Grill has evolved from being a unique purveyor of interesting and delicious food options amidst a sea of fast food.

Business

CITY OF EFFINGHAM: City Team Visits Save-A-Lot

By East Central Reporter Reports | Feb 1, 2019

"The grocery industry is going through a major transformation," stated Mayor Jeff Bloemker.