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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Coles County in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Coles County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State Rep. Miller on illegal alien crime: ‘We need to repeal Illinois’ Sanctuary State status’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 9, 2024

State Representative Chris Miller (R-Charleston) has recently intensified his calls for the repeal of Illinois' Sanctuary State status, arguing that current policies contribute to rising crime rates and a strain on state resources.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

Lawrence County residents paid $121,351 in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

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Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Coles County universities in 2022-23 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the two universities in Coles County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Edgar County in July?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Edgar County in July compared to the previous month.

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Crawford County residents pay $47,016 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

In May, Crawford County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Crawford County students and their mathematics performance in 2022-23

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

Of the 1,105 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 81.9% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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Vote-by-mail applications open for November 5 General Election

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

Applications for vote-by-mail ballots are now available for the November 5 General Election. Those on the permanent vote-by-mail list will receive their ballots automatically on September 26. Applications can be started today at https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/VotingByMailAgreement.aspx

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Proposed Illinois bill seeks to reduce prison sentences by half

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

On August 8, 2024, a new legislative proposal has sparked significant debate. House Bill 5219 suggests that all prison terms, irrespective of the crime committed, be served at 50% of the original sentence. This includes cases of murder, except where a term of natural life is imposed. The law would also apply retroactively, potentially reducing sentences for those already incarcerated.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Edgar County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 8, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Clark County in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Jasper County in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Crawford County in week ending Aug. 3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many Lawrence County students failed their mathematics IAR during 2022-23?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

Of the 868 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 82.3% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

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$123,960 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Cumberland County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Aug. 3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clay County in week ending Aug. 3?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Coles County taxpayers give $180,217 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lawrence County in week ending Aug. 3

By East Central Reporter Reports | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.