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Monday, October 14, 2019

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CITY OF MONTICELLO: Fire Prevention Week Open House

Talk to firefighters about fire safety.

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

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CITY OF GIBSON: Gibson Area Music Foundation’s Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah

We encourage all singers to participate in the Gibson Area Music Foundation’s annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

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From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook calls for 'serious cuts, serious reforms' as Kiplinger's pegs Illinois as 'least tax-friendly' state

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wants voters to know that the state’s bleak fiscal condition could have been avoided.

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Rep. Caulkins reacts to Kiplinger's finding that Illinois is 'least tax-friendly' state in the U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

The frustration is evident when Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) discusses Kiplinger's ranking of Illinois as the “least tax-friendly” state in the U.S.

Local Government

Rep. Halbrook wants rollback of minimum wage hike, saying Pritzker 'does not care about Downstate'

By Sarah Downey | Oct 6, 2019

Despite the fact that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already signed legislation that will raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025, one local lawmaker and small business owner continues to voice his opposition.

Local Government

CITY OF MONTICELLO: City Seeking Resident Input on Recreational Cannabis

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

The State of Illinois has legalized the craft growing, cultivation, transportation, infusing, and dispensing (sale) of recreational cannabis from properly licensed facilities and in limited quantities, to persons 21 years of age and older.

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RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: World Championship Punkin Chunkin 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

The World Championship Punkin Chunkin will take place in Rantoul, Illinois this year on November 2nd & 3rd. Early bird tickets are currently on sale now.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: 2019 Annual Meeting

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

It's that time of year again.registration is now open for our 2019 Annual Meeting

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CITY OF GIBSON: City-Wide Hydrant Flushing Will Begin on October 13th

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

The City of Gibson would like to notify it's residents that a city-wide hydrant flushing will begin on October 13th at Midnight, and will continue for approximately two weeks.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook stands behind President Trump amid Democrats' calls for impeachment

By Glenn Minnis | 14 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook wonders where Illinois might be without the benefit of some of the programs put forth by President Donald Trump.

Local Government

Rep. Caulkins laments the federal corruption investigation into another Democratic state leader

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) sees a certain profile emerging among the lawmakers who have recently had their offices raided by federal authorities as part of an ongoing crackdown on local corruption.

Local Government

Rep. Caulkins pushes for constitutional amendment to address pension crisis

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) only sees one way out of the state's mounting pension liability.

Local Government

University of Illinois employee used email, software for personal business, OEIG rules

By Rob Johnson | Sep 26, 2019

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign employee Richard Gallivan improperly used his work email and architectural-design software licensed to the university for his personal drafting and design business, the state's Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) has ruled.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

From Macon Reporter

No surprise for Rep. Halbrook to learn that Illinois has highest unfunded pension liability in the U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reasons that he doesn’t need any new report to tell him about something he’s been preaching about since arriving on the scene in Springfield.

Local Government

CITY OF MONTICELLO: Scouting for Food, City-Wide Food Drive

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2019

The City of Monticello and Cub Scout Pack 122 are joining forces for their annual food drive event!

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RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Trick or Treating + Trunk or Treat in Downtown Rantoul

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2019

Join us! Families are welcome to come and Trick or Treat with us downtown October 31st 2019.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Chamber Office Will Be Closed

By Press release submission | Sep 25, 2019

Due to a water main leak, the Chamber office will be closed for the remainder of today.