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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

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Pew survey ranks Illinois near the bottom for personal-income growth

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) feels taxpayers' pain when it comes to the state’s struggling economy.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 20, 2020

Local Government

CITY OF MONTICELLO: Job Announcements- Kirby Medical Center

We have some job openings!

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

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RANTOUL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 137: Safe Routes to School Info Meetings

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

This week at our elementary schools please attend the Safe Routes to School Info Meetings held at each school 5:00-6:30 by the Regional Planning Commission.

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RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: RACC Cash Bash

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

You won't want to miss this bash! Tickets are very *limited*, get yours today!

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CITY OF GIBSON: Tornado Siren Will Be Tested

By Press release submission | Jan 19, 2020

The Tornado Siren will be tested for a brief period of time today, due to maintenance being done.

From Macon Reporter

Census data, Rep. Halbrook agree – Taxes driving wealthiest Illinoisans away

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

A downstate Illinois lawmaker argues that nothing about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax plan adds up, unless you count all of the state's highest earners packing up and leaving.

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Whether felt immediately or years from now, 'No one will escape this progressive tax,' Rep. Caulkins warns

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants voters to take a long hard look in the mirror before casting their votes in the 2020 elections.

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Vermilion among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Vermilion saw its population decrease by 4,833, or 5.9 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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FAMILY HEALTH CARE OF HOOPESTON: Youth Mental Health First Aid Jan. 17th

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2020

Are you prepared to provide assistance during a mental health or substance-use crisis?

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CITY OF MONTICELLO: Legal Notice of Public Hearing Upon Application for Conditional Use Permit and Variance

By Press release submission | Jan 9, 2020

A Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held upon the Applications for Conditional Use Permit and Variance filed with the City of Monticello Planning & Zoning Board by MVAH Partners, LLC

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As population plummets, Rep. Caulkins calls on voters to restore Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2020

State House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks it is time for Illinois voters – at least the ones who remain in the state with the greatest population loss in the U.S. over the last decade – to start taking some accountability.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Champaign Park District Jimmy John’s Youth Scholarship Program

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2020

Break out your favorite party outfit and your best tennies for a night of fun to benefit the Champaign Park District Jimmy John’s Youth Scholarship Program.

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2 Greater C-U locations licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including two in Greater C-U, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

From Macon Reporter

When it rains, it pours – New Illinois taxes may include one on precipitation

By Glenn Minnis | 22 days ago

Cash-strapped Illinois taxpayers could soon be hit by yet another deluge of levies that supporters of the plan insist are imperative to keeping the state safe and above water.

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In response to funneling of gun-program fees, Rep. Caulkins to file a new Second Amendment 'lockbox' bill

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says there is no great mystery as to why Democratic lawmakers in Springfield would secretly divert millions from one fund to other areas of government over extended periods of time.

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RANTOUL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Shields Auto Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Joins us for the grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony for Shields Auto Center’s new location at 850 Broadmeadow Rd!

From Macon Reporter

Overburdened taxpayers 'will take path of least resistance' right out of Illinois, Rep. Halbrook says

By Glenn Minnis | 30 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wonders how much more the state's cash-strapped taxpayers can take.

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CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Sexual Harassment Training

By Press release submission | Dec 21, 2019

As of January 1, 2020 ALL employees must complete sexual harassment training.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Bennett adds St. Vincent de Paul, Multi-Agency Services Center to list of local donations

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

Illinois state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) continues to make good on his vow to donate his pay increase from the automatic raise lawmakers received over the summer to local charity.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook and GOP colleagues continue to push for action on ethics reform, but to no avail

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

State House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) continues to push Gov. J.B. Pritzker for an acceptable response to the issue of corruption in Illinois state government.