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Ballot Access News

Libertarian Party fires back on GOP attacks regarding Christmas movie showings, citing Governor’s tailgates

LINCOLN, Neb. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Libertarian Party of Nebraska published a news release Monday, describing recent Republican attacks aimed at state senator Laura Ebke (L-Crete) for hosting free Christmas movie screenings as "completely ridiculous". The release also questioned whether the GOP applied the same criticisms and concerns regarding tailgate events hosted by Governor Pete Ricketts prior to college football games at the University of Nebraska. The Nebraska GOP accused Ebke's campaign committee for re-election of engaging in "ethically and […]

todayDecember 4, 2017 50

East Central Illinois Region

Heldebrandt retires from USPS after 33 years, last day was Friday

RAMSEY (Heartland Newsfeed) -- After 33 years with the United States Postal Service, Linda Heldebrandt retired Friday. “I started in 1984 as a substitute rural carrier in Nokomis,” she said. “Then in 1994 I got my first career position as a city carrier. “ In February of 2005, Heldebrandt was named postmaster of the Ramsey Post Office. “The post office has changed so much since I started,” she said.  “The number of packages has increased drastically, I think because people are […]

todayDecember 4, 2017 85

Business & Lifestyle

Chicago’s Best BBQ refutes false media reports about their business

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A restaurant which has been active in Chicago's 34th Ward for the past three decades is fighting back against false media reports and "fake news" which has recently been levied against the business. In a press release made available Thursday, Best BBQ has proudly provided quality products and service to their customers since the late 1980s and expect to be around for the next three decades with continued support from the community. The release refutes the […]

todayDecember 1, 2017 47

Commentary

EDITORIAL: Illinois Family Institute is truly ignorant on the benefits of legal pot

There are times when we know some editorials and letters to the editor are so outrageously ridiculous, they don't even warrant being seen in the public eye, whether online or in your daily newspaper. I've ran into this twice today regarding the same letter to the editor that was submitted this afternoon. A letter to the editor submitted to not only this publication, but also the Free Press-Progress in Nokomis, this afternoon came from Kathy Valente from the Illinois Family […]

todayNovember 30, 2017 64

Ballot Access News

First day candidate filings for Montgomery County offices: November 27

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Petitions were filed Monday by candidates wishing to be on the March 20 primary ballot through Montgomery County Clerk Sandy Leitheiser's office. Those filing candidate petitions Monday for the Democratic Party primary includes: Bryant Hitchings - State's Attorney, special election Nikki Lohman - County Treasurer Steven Traylor - County Board District 3, East Fork 3 Precinct Committeeman Ron Deabenderfer - County Board District 6 Jim Moore - Hillsboro 5 Precinct Committeeman Ted Ellizondo - North Litchfield […]

todayNovember 28, 2017 43

Governmental Watchdogs

In a tough year, some new Illinois laws to welcome

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed/Illinois Policy Institute) -- While 2017 was a bad year for Illinois taxpayers, there are bright spots among the bills that passed the General Assembly. There’s no doubt 2017 was a rough year for taxpayers across Illinois. The General Assembly voted for a state budget that included a massive income tax hike with no real reforms, which hit the pocketbooks of millions of Illinoisans. Despite this, some of the bills that passed the General Assembly and were signed […]

todayNovember 26, 2017 42

Decision 2018

Libertarian candidate for Illinois House to host town hall forum Wednesday

DeKALB (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A candidate seeking the Libertarian Party of Illinois' nomination in his bid for the Illinois House of Representatives seat in District 70 will be holding a town hall forum next week. Cortland resident John Eldon Mathey, chairman of the Libertarian Party of DeKalb County, is seeking a run as a Libertarian in an open race for the seat currently occupied by state representative Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley). Pritchard announced in July that he would not be seeking […]

todayNovember 25, 2017 35

Automotive News

State police investigates fatal Thanksgiving Eve accident in Logan County

LINCOLN (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Police and ISP District 09 are investigating a Thanksgiving Eve accident that has resulted in one fatality. According to a preliminary traffic crash investigation, the first vehicle, operated by Adriana Rodrigues, 26, of Wenona was travelling southbound on Interstate 55 approaching mile marker 128. Rodrigues' blue 2004 model year Dodge veered off the roadway to the left somewhere around 9:01 pm and traveled through the median. The vehicle would then exit the median […]

todayNovember 23, 2017 67

Food & Drink News

State fire marshal offers Thanksgiving safety tips

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) – This Thanksgiving, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinoisans to be mindful when preparing Thanksgiving dinner. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. In 2015, fire departments responded to over 1,760 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends. The last thing we want to see is your holiday ruined […]

todayNovember 22, 2017 46

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