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Lawrence County residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Lawrence County residents paid $168,154 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Week ending Sept. 20: 1 inmate sentenced in Effingham County to be released from prison

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Effingham County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Illinois remembers victims and impact of September 11 attacks

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks that had a lasting impact on the United States.

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Halbrook introduces bill restricting state financial aid for undocumented immigrants

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced House Bill 4118, a measure aimed at restricting financial aid for undocumented immigrants in Illinois.

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Adam Niemerg marks September 11 anniversary and criticizes Governor Pritzker in new posts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Republican state representative for Illinois' 102nd District, posted several statements on September 11th reflecting on the attacks' anniversary and criticizing Governor JB Pritzker's past remarks.

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Court orders Village of Dolton to pay over $50K for FOIA violations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

A Cook County court has ordered the Village of Dolton to pay $50,614.62 after finding the municipality in violation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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GoKnights posts announcements and meeting reminders for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

#GoKnights shared several updates on X between September 10-11, including general announcements and a senior parent meeting reminder for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School.

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Illinois Rep. Chris Miller issues statement after Charlie Kirk killed during Utah event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was killed in Utah on September 10, 2025.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clark County school districts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

Marshall Community Unit School District 2C used the largest share of its debt limit in Clark County during fiscal year 2024, at 6% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Week ending Sept. 20: 1 inmate sentenced in Coles County to be released

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Coles County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Adam Niemerg criticizes Gov. Pritzker's immigration policies; expresses support for Charlie Kirk

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

Adam Niemerg, Republican representative for Illinois' 102nd House District, posted on social media between September 9 and September 10, criticizing Governor Pritzker's approach to immigration and voicing support for Charlie Kirk after a violent...

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$38,827 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Shelby County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Shelby County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Which former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

These former East Central Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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City of Olney City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Olney City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Martinsville City Council met Sept. 10

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Martinsville City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

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City of Marshall City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Marshall City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Altamont City Council met Aug. 11

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Altamont City Council met Monday, Aug. 11.

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City of Neoga City Council met Sept. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Neoga City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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City of Gilman City Council met Sept. 8

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, Sept. 8.

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Debt-to-EAV ratios reveal borrowing levels across Clay County school districts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 10, 2025

School districts in Clay County carried over $18.9 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 61.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.