Ruth de Jauregui Stories

State decides Parkland College meeting wasn't an emergency

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 20, 2017

An emergency board of trustees meeting was not necessary to handle the Parkland College trustee dilemma, the Illinois Attorney General's (AG) Public Access Bureau (PAB) determined recently, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Schock loses motion of discovery bid on confidential informant

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 13, 2017

Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's motion for discovery had been denied by the U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Injury fears prompt 105-pitch limit for prep baseball players

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 11, 2017

Illinois high school baseball pitchers now face a pitch limit following a mandate by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) for the 2017 season.

Budget breakdown lands Illinois one step from junk bond rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2017

Illinois did something this week that no state has ever done: received a downgraded credit rating to near-junk bond status.

Champaign-Urbana praised for 2016 RNNC

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 10, 2017

Representatives from eight cities met in Evansville recently to discuss the upcoming Regional Neighborhood Network Conference (RNNC).

Urbana mayoral candidates participate in forum

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 22, 2017

Urbana mayoral candidates Diane Marlin, Laurel Prussing and Evelyn Underwood recently participated in a local forum.

Watchdog group blasts Tracy for spending $100,000 on movies while heading mental health department

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 20, 2016

Edgar County Watchdogs recently revealed in Illinois Leaks that former Champaign Mental Health Department Director Peter Tracy spent $100,000 on movies for Ebertfest at the University of Illinois.

Moody's downgrades Parkland College investor rating

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 25, 2016

Because of the state's delay in funding higher education, Moody's Investors Service downgraded the rating on the district's general obligation unlimited tax from Aa2 to Aa3.

Republican candidate speaks out on Illinois unemployment rate

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 18, 2016

Republican candidate Mike Madigan, who is vying for the District 52 Senate seat, spoke out in May regarding Illinois' high unemployment rate.

Nursing home board hears ideas on food temperatures

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 1, 2016

The Champaign County Nursing Home Board of Directors met Feb. 8 and heard questions and concerns from the public regarding hot food for the nursing home residents.

County of Champaign approves personnel actions

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 1, 2016

The County of Champaign Board approved employment agreements including the reappointment of Jeff Blue as county engineer during its March 17 meeting.

Rantoul approves new Enterprise Zone

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 12, 2015

The Village of Rantoul approved the ordinance for a new Enterprise Zone on Dec. 8.

Enjoy an evening of laughs at the Mahomet Chamber's annual banquet

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 14, 2015

The Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) invites its members and guests to its annual banquet Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Middletown Prairie Elementary School, 1301 S. Bulldog Drive.