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East Central Illinois Region

REPORT: Investigation of skeletal remains continues, no immediate correlations pinpointed

LITCHFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Preliminary information was released by the Illinois State Police's Zone 6 investigation team Thursday following an investigation of skeletal remains found approximately 100 yards from the shoreline of Litchfield's Lake Lou Yaeger late Wednesday afternoon. The remains were found by a utility worker who was in the process of clearing brush along a hillside and contacted Litchfield Police Department, who in turn reached out to the state police. Investigative teams from Litchfield, as well as Collinsville, […]

todayApril 26, 2018 22

East Central Illinois Region

Brockamp selected to serve as AFA campus ambassador at UIUC

KANSAS CITY, Mo./CHAMPAIGN (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Kara Brockamp has been described as being a motivated and determined individual seeking to make a positive impact on the world. A Morrisonville native who's in her junior year of study in agricultural engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she's off to a good start. Brockamp has pursued experiences from internships and work experiences to leadership and volunteer opportunities, which has set her apart from her peers in preparation for a career in agriculture, […]

todayApril 26, 2018 45

Columnists

COMMENTARY: What’s with Manar’s disinformation release on McMillan’s education stance?

Illinois state Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) and his PAC known as Friends of Andy Manar released a press release Tuesday regarding opponent Seth McMillan (R-Taylorville) and his stance on educational reform. Manar's campaign team claims that McMillan is "contradicting his own website" regarding his position on education funding reform. The release goes on about McMillan describing Manar's education funding reform efforts as a "Chicago bailout" with some noting his stance conflicted with that of Gov. Bruce Rauner, who signed […]

todayApril 25, 2018 23

Business & Lifestyle

Rauner signs SB1451, paving the way for 5G wireless technology, jobs and economic growth

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 1451 Thursday to standardize and streamline regulation of small wireless cell facilities, paving the way for 5G wireless and other technology in Illinois. “This legislation sends a strong, competitive message that Illinois is open for business. We want to make Illinois a leader in wireless technology. We are working to grow jobs and our economy and set our community up for future success,” Rauner said. Small cells are lower-profile wireless […]

todayApril 13, 2018 6

Capital Area Region

Shared parenting bill passes on second committee vote, moves to House floor

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Family courts across Illinois may have to adapt to a new evidence-based form of shared parenting as part of divorce proceedings, should a proposed piece of legislation become law. House Bill 4113, which was filed Oct. 12, 2017 by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (D-Chicago), would amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to include recognition that the involvement of both parents for equal time is in the best interests of the child. The bill’s […]

todayApril 12, 2018 6

Business & Lifestyle

Raymond board agrees to two-year contract deal with employees in April 2 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Raymond Village Board and village employees agreed to a new contract among other items of business during the board's meeting on Monday, Apr. 2. The board entered into a closed executive session to discuss negotiations for a new contract and upon closure of said session, trustee Scott Pinkston noted that full-time employees shall receive a wage increase of $0.50/hour for the next two years with part-time employees receiving a wage increase of $0.25/hour during the […]

todayApril 12, 2018 5

Business & Lifestyle

Former Ohio congressman Boehner evolves from anti-marijuana stance, joins Acreage advisory board

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a press release published Wednesday by multi-state cannabis company Acreage Holdings, it was announced that a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives and former House speaker as well as a former Republican governor would be joining their board of directors. John Boehner, former U.S. Representative and House Speaker, announced on Twitter that he had joined Acreage's board: I’m joining the board of #AcreageHoldings because my thinking on cannabis has evolved. I’m […]

todayApril 12, 2018 4

Business & Lifestyle

Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget without new taxes

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) – Governor Bruce Rauner framed his legislative agenda Monday for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree on budget basics like certifying FY19 revenues and spending within the state’s means. “Our administration presented a balanced 12-month budget plan to the legislature in February,” Rauner said. “It calls for an end […]

todayApril 12, 2018 4

Capital Area Region

Legislators debate equal parenting laws in Springfield this week

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois' divorce laws will likely be up for debate this week where lawmakers are slated to hear about a bill supporters believe will scrap the prejudicial, unfair existing system of parenting time that has proven to be biased against one parent and rarely ever see their children. Several states are either considering or enacting changes to divorce laws that would move away from one-parent guardianship to a fairer, equal parenting model with more flexibility. Kentucky is […]

todayApril 9, 2018 5

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