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State Rep. Miller on CTA probe: 'We need DOGE in Illinois now!'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

Chris Miller, a state representative for Illinois House District 101, has commented on the findings from an investigation into the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Vault Operations.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Clay County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Crawford County in week ending May 24?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: East Richland Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 209th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

Administrators in East Richland Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $125,293 per year, ranking 209th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cities located in Shelby County saw an FDA inspection of 1 company in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Shelby County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Did Effingham Community Unit School District 40 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.7% of Effingham Community Unit School District 40 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Shelby County in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Richland County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 24

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Richland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 in 2023-24 school year?

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.2% of the students in Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge reconnects Taylorville and Pana

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), along with the cities of Pana and Taylorville, has announced the completion of a new bridge on the Lincoln Prairie Trail.

Brad Halbrook advocates ending Illinois estate tax after federal bill passage

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville has voiced his support for the recent passage of the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act" by the United States House of Representatives.

Illinois GOP lawmakers criticize state’s budget process ahead of adjournment

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville, along with several other Republican lawmakers, held a press conference to address concerns over Illinois' budget process.

Illinois residents targeted by DMV text scam

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has issued a warning to Illinois residents about a new text message scam.

Illinois House conservatives criticize Governor Pritzker's budget plan

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 29, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to approve a $55.2 billion budget, marking the largest in the state's history and an increase of nearly $2 billion from last year.