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Capital Area Region

Sexual harassment payouts for legislators by taxpayers could end with bill passage

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the wake of sexual harassment scandals sweeping the nation, an Illinois state representative’s bill banning tax dollars from being used to pay out settlements sailed through committee. House Bill 4243, introduced by state representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), would prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to settle sexual harassment claims against state legislators. The bill attempts to combat this issue, following several instances of sexual misconduct in the U.S. Congress resulted in millions in taxpayer […]

todayMarch 17, 2018 47

Capital Area Region

Halestorm, Mastodon co-headlines grandstand stage at Illinois State Fair August 11

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Fair announced their first rock music acts for the 2018 incarnation at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Tuesday, as Halestorm and Mastodon have been confirmed as performing acts. Both bands will be co-headliners on Saturday, Aug. 11. Halestorm -- based out of Red Lion, Pennsylvania -- is considered as one of the most iconic groups in modern rock. Originally formed in 1997 with their first record contract signed in 2005, the group released their self-titled […]

todayMarch 13, 2018 46

East Central Illinois Region

Raymond board hires two new employees, makes one appointment in March 5 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Two new hires, a zoning board appointment and the purchase of a new truck for the street department was among items of business during the Raymond Village Board's meeting on Monday, Mar. 5 at the village hall. With the 2018 golfing season quickly approaching in April, representatives from Shoal Creek Golf Course -- course superintendent Tom Irwin and pro shop manager Rachel Skinner -- were present at the meeting in preparation for the upcoming influx of […]

todayMarch 13, 2018 69

Entertainment

Ice Cube coming to SIU Carbondale April 28

CARBONDALE (Heartland Newsfeed) — Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, producer and media personality Ice Cube is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale next month. The man who has sold millions of records worldwide will perform at the SIU Arena at 8 p.m. on April 28. Concert tickets officially go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 19. But an online-only presale through the SIU Ticket Office kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (March 14). Use the promo code “GOODDAY” for […]

todayMarch 13, 2018 143

East Central Illinois Region

High school mock trial invitation to be held in Champaign

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Teams from 41 high schools throughout the state will participate in the 36th Annual Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) High School Mock Trial Invitational on March 24 and 25 at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign. The top eight teams will compete in the final round on March 25 for the state championship. The winner will represent Illinois at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Reno, Nevada. "The Invitational provides high school […]

todayMarch 10, 2018 43

Decision 2018

Springfield man announces Libertarian bid for Missouri U.S. Senate seat

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Springfield man is mounting a Libertarian bid for Democratic incumbent Claire McCaskill's U.S. Senate seat in Missouri with the ideals of limited government and maximum freedom in mind. Japheth Campbell, 42, filed paperwork on Monday, Mar. 5 to run as the Libertarian Party nominee for the seat. Campbell noted in an interview with the Springfield News-Leader that he was previously a Republican prior to the "bickering and anger" that took place as the […]

todayMarch 10, 2018 47

Decision 2018

Sample Ballot, Primary Election: Christian County, IL

TAYLORVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Acting Christian County Clerk Michael Gianasi has released the following sample ballot for the March 20, 2018 primary election and are as follows: [pdf-embedder url="http://heartlandnewsfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-mar-20-il-christian-DEMOCRATIC-Publication.pdf" title="2018 mar 20 il christian-DEMOCRATIC Publication"] [pdf-embedder url="http://heartlandnewsfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-mar-20-il-christian-REPUBLICAN-Publication3.pdf" title="2018 mar 20 il christian-REPUBLICAN Publication3"]

todayMarch 8, 2018 74

Decision 2018

Sample Ballot, Primary Election: Montgomery County, IL

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser has released the following sample ballot for the March 20, 2018 primary election and are as follows: [pdf-embedder url="http://heartlandnewsfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018primaryspecimenballot.pdf"]

todayMarch 8, 2018 42

Business & Lifestyle

LLCU CEO Harris resigns, CFO Althoff named interim CEO

DECATUR (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announced in a press release Thursday that Chief Executive Officer Doug Harris will be resigning from his position effective Friday. The credit union's board of directors will be seeking a successor in the upcoming months. "It has been a tremendous privilege to lead the employees of LLCU," Harris said in a statement. "I am proud to have worked with amazing colleagues and feel like we have made a significant impact […]

todayMarch 8, 2018 82

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