Douglas County collects $75,054 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

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

Edgar County schools held over $13 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Paris-Union School District 95 used the largest share of its debt limit in Edgar County during fiscal year 2024, at 6.2% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

GoKnights posts school updates and volleyball news for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

#GoKnights shared multiple updates about Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School on September 12, 2025, including volleyball news and announcements.

Miller files impeachment articles accusing Gov. JB Pritzker of inciting violence

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Chris Miller has filed articles of impeachment against Governor JB Pritzker, citing statements made by the governor that Miller claims incite violence and violate the duties of his office.

Cumberland County schools held over $10.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 12, 2025

School districts in Cumberland County carried over $10.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 34.9% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Shelby County ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Shelby County residents paid $258,479 in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

Richland County taxpayers give $193,562 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

In July, Richland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salem and Wabash Communications honored as Smart Rural Community

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 11, 2025

The City of Salem and Wabash Communications have been recognized as a “Gig and Smart Rural Community,” an announcement made during a ceremony at Bryan Memorial Park on September 10.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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...

$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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