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Fiscal budget, school funding formula points of discussion at Nokomis school board meeting

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the meeting of the Nokomis School Board on September 21, the board held a public hearing prior to the meeting regarding the district’s budget for the 2017-18 school year and fiscal year. Board President Denny Bauman called the public hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. With no public comments, the public hearing was closed and adjourned, transitioning to the regular board meeting at 7:30 p.m. District Superintendent Dr. Scott Doerr introduced new district staff members who […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017 41

Business & Lifestyle

Sewer problems and billing majority of discussion in Coalton Village Board September meeting

COALTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the meeting of the Coalton Village Board on September 13, the board discussed further action on the Battles property, a new tax levy and the upcoming arrival of their new truck among other business. Prior to passing the minutes from the August meeting, it was noted that the Nokomis Fire Department will not be doing a controlled burn on the Battles property on Fairmount Ave. as part of the correction by Trustee Mary Speier. No word […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017 7

Business & Lifestyle

Well, recycling, golf course updates among business in Raymond Village Board’s September meetings

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the meeting of the Raymond Village Board on Monday, September 18, the board discussed possible replacement of the street department’s John Deere tractor and some updates were given regarding the test well, as well as fire hydrants, among other business. Trustee Bruce Poggenpohl stated during the Streets committee report that the John Deere tractor currently used by the department is about 24-25 years old and had received information regarding tractors that are more user-friendly that […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017 33

Decision 2018

101st House District run based on people, not pay, candidate says

DECATUR (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Dan Caulkins says his willingness to represent the residents of Illinois' 101st House District without getting paid for it has hit a resounding note with people. “The fact that I won’t be taking a salary or benefits and that I’m not looking for a career means something to these voters,” Caulkins said in a recent interview. “I tell them I’m going to Springfield to be your voice. I’m not going to just be another employee of […]

todaySeptember 24, 2017 2

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson supports gas tax hike

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joins state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) in supporting an increase in the state’s gas tax. “It may make sense to be looking at a small gas tax increase, something maybe as little as five cents,” Syverson said. Syverson is echoing his House Republican colleague Dan Brady, who said “[a gas tax increase] may absolutely be where we can come together. Whether that’s a five percent increase, I don’t know. That’s […]

todaySeptember 24, 2017 4

Business & Lifestyle

Camelot Illinois awarded private management of Illinois Lottery Friday

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Lottery awarded its private management contract to Camelot Illinois, LLC on Friday. The Lottery’s Notice of Award was posted to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin after the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office of General Services certified the procurement rules for selecting the private manager were correctly followed. “Camelot has shown more than a decade of success in managing lotteries throughout the world,” Acting Lottery Director Greg Smith said. “The Lottery and Camelot Illinois have […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 15

Automotive News

Illinois State Police promotes rail safety enforcement for Rail Safety Week

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois State Police District 9 is partnering with local, state and Federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Rail Safety Week, September 24 through September 30. To promote rail safety awareness and education, Illinois State Police District 9 has planned enforcement details throughout the week at various railroad grade crossings.  Drivers and pedestrians who disobey the laws associated with railroad grade crossings and railroad property will be cited. In addition, […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 4

Decision 2018

Dave Severin seeks re-election, wants to keep ‘Southern Illinois values’ in Capitol

BENTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Freshman lawmaker Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) recently announced that after nine months in office he is ready to take on another two years and will seek re-election in the 2018 race, according to a press release. “Last year the voters decided they wanted to chart a new course for our region,” Severin said in a statement. “With that in mind I’ve worked hard to keep the promises I made during that campaign…I’ll keep taking our voice […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017 15

Governmental Watchdogs

Avery Bourne hosting open house at new district office

LITCHFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) will be holding an open house at her new district office in Litchfield, now located at 207 N. State St., on Monday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bourne is inviting constituents from within the district to drop by and meet her and her staff. Coffee and donuts will be provided for the morning guests. In an effort to save taxpayer […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017 2

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