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Gov. Pritzker declares remote learning days continue through end of academic year

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that in-person learning in schools will not resume for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Remote learning days will take place for all K-12 education for the remainder of the school year. This announcement following careful consideration of science and from close consultations with public health leaders and experts across Illinois and nationwide. Pritzker states during Friday's press conference, "Our decisions must follow the science and the science says […]

todayApril 17, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

Your mortgage and the impact by the coronavirus epidemic

Because of the coronavirus, many people are facing financial challenges, including paying their mortgage. If you’re unable to make your mortgage payments, a foreclosure could cause you to lose your home. Federal and some private lenders are offering borrowers temporary help. This includes stopping or delaying foreclosure or modifying the mortgage. However, these measures don’t apply to everyone. If you need help, research the options available to you for getting through these tough times. Learn about available Federally-backed mortgage relief […]

todayApril 17, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

Four smart business moves to implement in 2020

Running a small business is a difficult task on its own. However, there are even more tasks to deal with during a global pandemic. This year has been an interesting time for everyone with the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic. When managing a business, there are things to help survive anything coming your way.  Be flexible As we have seen, life can change very quickly. Those sudden changes include the way we do business. The companies that survive the unexpected turns of […]

todayApril 14, 2020

Education

What it takes to make the grade in becoming a judge

Judges are among the most respected people in the country. They must be fair-minded and believe in justice for all. The path to becoming a judge is lengthy and tough, so you must be goal-oriented and driven for success. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a judge, here’s a synopsis of the educational requirements and experience needed. Educational requirements to become a judge Attend the best four-year undergraduate university you can, but don’t worry if you can’t get into […]

todayApril 12, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

Bitcoin trading: A layman’s guide

There are differing opinions as to whether investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is helpful or not. The responses and viewpoints regarding Bitcoin purchasing and trading vary from person to person. Three main ways to get Bitcoin There are three primary ways you can get or earn Bitcoin. Firstly, you can earn it by investing in a mining rig to mine the blockchain for rewards. Depending on your required specifications, it could cost you upwards of $10,000. Alternatively, you can opt […]

todayApril 9, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

Why you should switch careers and become a software developer in 2020

Change is not always a simple thing. Especially when it comes to your career path. There is a fair amount of uncertainty that comes with leaving something you’ve grown accustomed to and venturing into new territory.  But, as many of the prominent career coaches will tell you, change can lead to amazing opportunities for growth, both personal and professional. The key is not to make a dramatic change haphazardly. One must give careful thought and consideration to not only the […]

todayApril 8, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

MacMurray College to close after 174 years

JACKSONVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed/Midwest Sports Network) -- Amidst ongoing fiscal issues, a central Illinois collegiate institution is closing its doors. MacMurray College's board of directors announced Friday that the 174-year-old institution will be shutting down at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. Additionally, the news was delivered by board chairman and 1969 alum Charles O'Connell via the website and on YouTube.  MacMurray's board stated that there was no viable financial path forward. Contributing factors included continued declining enrollments, rising costs […]

todayMarch 28, 2020

East Central Illinois Region

Spring enrollment open for St. Louis School in Nokomis

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The only remaining Catholic school in Montgomery County, St. Louis School in Nokomis, is opening up registration for prospective students. The school reports a successful track record over the past five years, with all students moving onward to college, with 87 percent of them being recipients of college scholarships to help further their education. Families wishing to inquire about the school can contact principal Elaine Wagner, by calling the office at (217) 563-7445, by visiting the […]

todayFebruary 25, 2020

Business & Lifestyle

How is the state of Illinois handling the student loan debt crisis?

Student debt is a nationwide plague, with many of us still attempting to pay off loans that have racked up. The problem of student loans is so bad that it informs much of today’s presidential platforms. That being said, the fact of the matter is that much of these debates are still precisely that—debates. While the government tries to figure out how to lessen student loans (or remove them altogether), many of us still have to pay them off. Where […]

todayDecember 1, 2019

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