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Adam M. Niemerg introduces HB1217 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1217 on Jan. 9, with Adam M. Niemerg as the lead sponsor.

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Adam M. Niemerg brings HB1216 to the Illinois House on Jan. 9—what to know

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1216 on Jan. 9, with Adam M. Niemerg as the lead sponsor.

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House to discuss HB1127 first read by Charles Meier on Jan. 9

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

House Bill HB1127, backed by Charles Meier, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Q3 Recap: 4 parolees from Coles County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes living in Coles County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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HB1212 presented by Adam M. Niemerg on Jan. 9 in the House

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1212 on Jan. 9, with Adam M. Niemerg as the lead sponsor.

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How many inmates sentenced in Clay County will be released during January?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Clay County set to be released from jail in January.

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Illinois House adopts controversial rules amidst Republican opposition

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted its parliamentary rules for the 104th General Assembly on Tuesday.

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Madigan testifies in his own defense during corruption trial

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

Over the last two and a half months, the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial has been presented with wiretapped phone calls and secretly recorded video footage featuring the longtime Democratic leader.

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Dieterich High School alum serves at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

Kolton Kidd, a Montrose resident and 2023 graduate of Dieterich High School, participated as a member of the Honor Guard during President Jimmy Carter's funeral proceedings in Plains, Georgia.

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Niemerg challenges Illinois House rules, calls for transparency

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

On the first day of the 104th General Assembly, State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) expressed opposition to the rules set by the Illinois House of Representatives for the next two years.

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Wilhour opposes new house rules seen as maintaining old power structures

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

Rep. Blaine Wilhour cast his first vote in the 104th General Assembly against the proposed "House Rules" outlined in HR 15.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 10, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 13.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edgar County in week ending Jan. 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Effingham County in week ending Jan. 4

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Effingham County will have 2 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to jail in Effingham County during the first quarter of 2025.

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Did Arthur Community Unit School District 305 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 25% of the students in Arthur Community Unit School District 305 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many students failed their math exams in Crawford County in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

More than 8 in 10 Crawford County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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January: 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Effingham County set to be released from jail in January.

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Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Crawford County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Crawford County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Clark County in week ending Jan. 4?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.