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East Central Illinois Region

Former village treasurer Finley sentenced to 21 months in prison

SPRINGFIELD -- A former village treasurer in western Shelby County will be serving a prison sentence spanning almost two years. Former Tower Hill treasurer Nancy Finley received a prison sentence of 21 months on Wednesday for stealing more than $200,000 from the village. In addition to the prison sentence, the 54-year-old Pana resident will have to pay restitution, per order by U.S. District Court Judge Sue E. Myerscough. The amount comes to more than $261,000 for the monies she had stolen, […]

todayJune 19, 2020 160

Editorial

EDITORIAL: We will never hide behind a paywall

(Heartland Newsfeed) -- Just in the past few weeks, a Central Illinois newspaper that has been in existence since the mid-to-late nineteenth century has made a transition; a transition from traditional print to digital with a paywall. On May 28, 2020, the Shelbyville Daily Union, which has been in existence since May 1863, announced that they would make some changes. Among these changes was a significant shift from being a print publication to a digital publication. A paper that once […]

todayJune 19, 2020 64

East Central Illinois Region

Portions of Kincaid and Morrisonville under boil order

KINCAID/MORRISONVILLE -- Two south-central Illinois villages in Christian County are reporting to be under a boil order until further notice. The village of Morrisonville suffered a water main break, which led to the boil order announcement. The impacted areas in the village are from South Dye Street to South Perrine Street, as well as South 3rd Street to South 5th Street. The impact zone in the village of Kincaid runs from Division Street to Circle Place. This would also be […]

todayJune 18, 2020 90

Decision 2020

Illinois Republican Party files lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker

SPRINGFIELD -- The Republican Party has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for what they see as First Amendment rights violations. Tim Schneider, Illinois Republican Party chairman, states the lawsuit is important due to excessive governmental overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the party had to hold their quadrennial state convention in a virtual environment. Illinois Democrats also had to hold convention virtually Republicans weren't the only state party who had to hold their convention business […]

todayJune 18, 2020 48

Entertainment

National Association of Broadcasters fuming over FCC regulatory fees

WASHINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The U.S. largest broadcaster advocacy group is firing back at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding a fee change proposal under consideration. Again. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is calling the FCC's proposed regulatory fee schedule for 2020 "unfair and likely unlawful," according to a report from Radio World's Paul McLane. NAB alleges that the fee changes would place a "stranglehold" on the broadcasting industry. FCC refuses to take into consideration COVID-19 impacts on broadcasting […]

todayJune 15, 2020 85 2

Missouri

#MLS4THELOU: What’s in their plans leading to their 2022 MLS debut?

ST. LOUIS -- It has been roughly eight months since the announcement that a long-awaited franchise was coming to the Gateway City. However, some people do not know what expectations they will have during the time duration leading to the team's MLS debut in 2022. So, what is part of their plan to reform the west side of downtown St. Louis? Here is a look: MLS Stadium District An updated digital press kit on the website reveals some of the […]

todayJune 13, 2020 115

Illinois

Missouri to lift all COVID-19 restrictions next week, Illinois not so much

Timeline for Illinois Stage 4 currently not known ST. LOUIS/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Statewide restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic will no longer be in effect in the Show-Me State as of next week. This is according to a statement made Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The lifting of these restrictions is part of the Phase 2 reopening that will go into effect this upcoming Tuesday, June 16, according to a report from FOX2Now. “Phase 2 means no statewide […]

todayJune 13, 2020 93

Sports

Long-term WWE creative plans impacted by COVID-19 and XFL bankruptcy

STAMFORD, Conn. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- New reports reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic and the bankruptcy of the XFL are resulting in significant shifts in the WWE. This would include chairman Vince McMahon's central focus for the company. Fightful reporter Robert DeFelice reveals in his report Friday that Paul Heyman is no longer serving his duties as executive director for the Raw brand. Bruce Prichard is reported to be taking over creative decisions of both flagship brands Raw and Smackdown. Prichard […]

todayJune 12, 2020 110

Illinois

Kankakee Community College provides free continuing education classes

KANKAKEE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Ten online classes will available this summer, according to an announcement by Kankakee Community College. The college's Office of Continuing Education and Career Services is providing these courses at no cost to students. As a result, they will not be for college credit. Available courses surround business management, job searching, communications, customer service, Internet marketing, personal finance, and small business marketing among others. This would be a perfect opportunity for those seeking to build a website […]

todayJune 11, 2020 49

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