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Illinois

Shelbyville, Cowden, Findlay fire districts respond to 55 fires in 2016

SHELBYVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Three fire districts in Shelby County responded to a combined total of 55 calls in 2016, according to data obtained by Heartland Newsfeed from the National Fire Incident Reporting System. The Shelbyville Fire Protection District responded to 41 calls in 2016, comprising of 11 structure fires, six vehicle fires and 10 other fires. Included in the report was one malicious false call and 13 other false calls. Damage estimates of $159,550 were quoted, or roughly $5,909 […]

todayOctober 28, 2017 68

Ballot Access News

Former international model challenges Bost in Republican primary

BENTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A 27-year-old former international model is challenging U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) for the Republican nomination in the 12th Congressional District. Preston Nelson, a Benton resident who works as a network service technician for Marion-based wireless internet company 4SIWI, is striving to become the youngest representative elected to Congress. He has worked in restaurants, modeled in Brazil and China and taught English previously. Nelson also characterizes himself as a libertarian activist. “I am running to save […]

todayOctober 27, 2017 87

Governmental Watchdogs

Conservative student group sues SIUE administration for restricting freedom of speech

EAST ST. LOUIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A conservative student group filed suit against Southern Illinois University officials Wednesday for restricting student expression and freedom of speech on the Edwardsville campus to an excessive small "free speech zone" making up less than 0.0013 percent of the entire campus. All student organizations on campus have to obtain advance permission before using the zone, forced to follow the University's policies on what can be approved to be held there and what kinds of […]

todayOctober 27, 2017 54

Automotive News

Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from October 2 to October 15, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between October 2 and October 15, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: David L. Hicks, 44, of Nokomis was cited for breach of peace/disorderly conduct at his residence at 219 Frederick St. on October 2. Hicks would also be written a second citation of breach of peace/disorderly conduct at Just One More, 124 W. Front St. on October 3. Foy J. Crutchfield, 40, of Decatur was cited for possession of […]

todayOctober 27, 2017 49

Business News

Carlinville accused of shunning information requests, costing taxpayers in the process

CARLINVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- According to a recent Illinois Leaks report from governmental watchdog group Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW), Carlinville mayor Deanna Demuzio has been doing everything to keep her constituents in the dark. ECW states in the report that Demuzio and city representatives have repeatedly denied granting requests based on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), resulting in subsequent complaints filed with Attorney General Lisa Madigan. These denials accrued as much as $1,000 or more for each instance before […]

todayOctober 24, 2017 34

Illinois

Nokomis Area Fire Protection District responds to 16 fires in 2016

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Nokomis Area Fire Protection District responded to 20 calls in 2016, according to data obtained by Heartland Newsfeed from the National Fire Incident Reporting System. The calls comprised of ten structure fires, three vehicle fires and three other fires. Included in the report were four false calls. Damage estimates of $253,700 was quoted or roughly $15,856 per fire. Also cited in the report were two fire-related civilian injuries.

todayOctober 24, 2017 28

Decision 2018

Rauner announces re-election bid for Illinois governor

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois governor Bruce Rauner made his re-election intentions official Monday morning. The Republican announced in a video message that he is seeking a second term. In his video, he vows to continue his fight against what he calls "corrupt career politicians". So far, no Republicans have come forward to challenge Rauner in the March primary.  There are seven Democratic candidates vying for the nomination at this point.

todayOctober 24, 2017 72

Ballot Access News

Libertarian tosses name into the ring for governor of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wisc. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A former Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate in 2016 is tossing his name into consideration for governor of Wisconsin. Phillip Anderson kicked off his campaign for governor this past weekend at the state capitol this past weekend. Anderson says that as a Libertarian, he's more interested in empowering people, not power over them. "We, as libertarians, believe in people's and communities' rights to make their own decisions. There's nothing more far, more humane, more accountable […]

todayOctober 24, 2017 41

Financial News

Coffeen, Fillmore, Litchfield, Hillsboro fire departments responded to 61 combined fire calls in 2016

HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Four fire departments in Montgomery County have responded to a combined total of 61 fire calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by Heartland Newsfeed. The Coffeen Fire Protection District responded to six calls, comprising of three structure fires and two other fires. Included in the total is one false call. A damage estimate of $30,000 were incurred, roughly $6,000 per fire. The Fillmore Fire Protection District responded to […]

todayOctober 24, 2017 43

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