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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Edgar County as of March 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

Edgar County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 30, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met April 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Monday, April 14

Village of Noble Village Board met April 14

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

Village of Noble Village Board met Monday, April 14

Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces announced for June 7 at EIU

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

The Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces event is scheduled for June 7 at Eastern Illinois University.

Patching and resurfacing project underway on Illinois 128

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation has informed the public of a patching and resurfacing project currently taking place on Illinois 128.

Blaine Wilhour criticizes Governor JB Pritzker's policies and ambitions

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

Blaine Wilhour recently expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker's political pursuits and legislative impacts in Illinois.

ALAH updates on student events and sports on April 14-15

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

The Twitter account #GoKnights showcased the achievements of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School students on April 14 and 15, 2025.

Shelby County: Medicare dependency reached 6.8% in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.8% of income in Shelby County, providing an average of $3,587 per capita to residents.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Lawrence County in March compared to previous month

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Lawrence County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Week ending March 30: No new registered sex offenders living in Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 15, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Douglas County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Jasper County ranks 43rd in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jasper County received an average of $12,986 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd highest in Illinois.

Cumberland County houses 3 new registered sex offenders as of March

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

There were three new registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County in March, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

1,171 students enrolled in Jasper County in 2023-24 school year

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Jasper County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cumberland County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 30

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Cumberland County in the week ending March 30 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Douglas County taxpayers give $276,782 in County School Facility Tax in January

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

In January, Douglas County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clark County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

There were 17 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Clark County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Cumberland County called home by 4 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

Cumberland County has four new sex offenders registered as living there as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Blaine Wilhour discusses educational and political issues in Illinois tweets

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

In his recent tweets, Blaine Wilhour tackled a range of issues, including educational challenges in Chicago, public opposition to proposed homeschool legislation, and political dynamics in Illinois.

Community updates from Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond shared by #GoKnights on social media

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 14, 2025

On April 14, 2025, #GoKnights shared updates on sports events and general announcements for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School, with engagements including softball and baseball matches at Cumberland.