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$53,577 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Coles County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

In August, Coles County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Shelby County farm sale bid withdrawn amid legal uncertainties

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

The Shelby County Farm Sale case recently experienced another hearing, highlighting the absence of legal representation for both the county chairman and the county board.

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Tolono Fire Protection District accused of electioneering on tax referendum

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

Public bodies are prohibited from advocating for or against ballot measures or candidates for public office, a practice known as electioneering.

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Former police chief faces federal charges over alleged misuse of forfeited items

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

A former police chief from Southern Illinois is facing federal charges related to public corruption.

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Rep. Halbrook joins residents at meeting over tax hike on wooded land

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

State Representative Brad Halbrook recently attended a Montgomery County Board meeting where numerous residents voiced their concerns over a significant rise in property taxes on wooded land.

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Pritzker faces criticism over immigration stance amid rising living costs

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker has committed to protecting certain groups in Illinois from federal policies.

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GoKnights shares updates on team recruitment and basketball events

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School's social media account #GoKnights shared several tweets in late November regarding recruitment for LGS and highlights from the FR Girls Basketball team.

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Montgomery County landowners face steep tax assessment hike

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

State Representative Brad Halbrook has voiced strong opposition to a significant increase in wooded acreage assessments affecting some landowners in Montgomery County.

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Reps. Niemerg and Wilhour engage constituents in tele-town hall

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

State Representatives Adam Niemerg and Blaine Wilhour recently conducted a live telephone town hall during the General Assembly's Veto Session.

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Reps. Wilhour and Niemerg host tele-town hall with nearly 2,000 participants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

State Representatives Blaine Wilhour and Adam Niemerg conducted a telephone town hall from the State Capitol during the recent Veto Session of the General Assembly.

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State Representative Adam Niemerg: 'The first firearm deer season opens this Friday in Illinois'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 22, 2024

State Representative Adam Niemerg shared information about the upcoming deer season in a Facebook post dated November 20.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Clark County in week ending Nov. 16?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Lawrence County districts in 2022-23 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

Lawrence County districts had 57 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Coles County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Coles County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jasper County residents pay $18,715 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

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

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Effingham County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

There were six offenders living in Effingham County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jasper County in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Effingham County in week ending Nov. 16?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jasper County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 16

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Clark County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 21, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Clark County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.