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Decision 2018

News release: Rep. Rodney Davis should refuse financial assistance from the RNC

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a news release made Tuesday afternoon by the Democratic Congressional Candidate Committee (DCCC), they called for Republican U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (IL-13) to refuse any kind of financial help from the Republican National Committee (RNC). Noted in the release was the RNC's actions Monday night to re-enter the special election for U.S. Senate in Alabama after withdrawing financial support for Republican candidate Roy Moore three weeks prior. Moore has been accused by multiple women over the […]

todayDecember 6, 2017

East Central Illinois Region

Confusion on village’s finances among discussion in November 28 Witt board meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There was much confusion in regards to the village's financial shape related to misunderstandings with the treasurer's report, among other business in the Witt City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 28. Following revision of the October meeting minutes to reflect votes to approve payment of bills with aldermen Jay Martin and John Bauerle casting yes votes, as well as the vote to waive the $150 water deposit, with Martin and Donna Yeske casting yes votes, the […]

todayDecember 4, 2017

East Central Illinois Region

Disregard for Raymond resident’s property rights by out-of-town truck drivers discussed in November 20 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A heated temper from a resident regarding semi trucks causing damage on her property and leaving her ruts took most of the overall discussion in the meeting of the Raymond Village Board on Monday, November 20. Following the approval of the meeting minutes from the November 6 meeting and the financial report from October, the board heard a complaint from resident Tess Lessman, who expressed her frustration regarding concerns surrounding semi trucks damaging her property and […]

todayDecember 4, 2017

Ballot Access News

Elected officials in McLean County face more opposition in 2018

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Elected officials will face an unusually tough road, particularly in McLean County, in the 2018 elections, as 11 of 13 elected county officials have opposition of some form in 2018, compared to only three of 14 candidates being challenged in 2016. Candidate filing is now over and we now have a preview on what to expect in the March 20 primary election, as well as the November 6 general election: COUNTY TREASURER: Republican incumbent Rebecca McNeil […]

todayDecember 4, 2017

Business News

King Township holds public hearing regarding proposed property tax hike

MORRISONVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A public hearing will be held Monday, December 11 at 7 p.m. at the King Township building in rural Morrisonville. The agenda of the meeting is consideration of a proposed property tax levy hike within the township. The proposed change will only involve corporate and special purpose taxes, which will be a 14.6% hike to $148,522.68 for 2017 compared to $129,600.94 in 2016. Any individuals desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to […]

todayDecember 4, 2017

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

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

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

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

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