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Well, recycling, golf course updates among business in Raymond Village Board’s September meetings

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the meeting of the Raymond Village Board on Monday, September 18, the board discussed possible replacement of the street department’s John Deere tractor and some updates were given regarding the test well, as well as fire hydrants, among other business. Trustee Bruce Poggenpohl stated during the Streets committee report that the John Deere tractor currently used by the department is about 24-25 years old and had received information regarding tractors that are more user-friendly that […]

todaySeptember 26, 2017 79

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Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson supports gas tax hike

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joins state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) in supporting an increase in the state’s gas tax. “It may make sense to be looking at a small gas tax increase, something maybe as little as five cents,” Syverson said. Syverson is echoing his House Republican colleague Dan Brady, who said “[a gas tax increase] may absolutely be where we can come together. Whether that’s a five percent increase, I don’t know. That’s […]

todaySeptember 24, 2017 44

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Homeland Security notifies 21 states targeted by Russian election hacking

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security contacted election officials in every state to clarify whether or not they were target by Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential election. Homeland Security had found evidence of Russian activity in 21 states earlier this year, but notified the individual states that were targeted for the first time on Friday after months of complaints from election officials due to the lack of information, NPR reported. "We heard that feedback," Bob Kolasky, deputy undersecretary for […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 45

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Camelot Illinois awarded private management of Illinois Lottery Friday

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois Lottery awarded its private management contract to Camelot Illinois, LLC on Friday. The Lottery’s Notice of Award was posted to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin after the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office of General Services certified the procurement rules for selecting the private manager were correctly followed. “Camelot has shown more than a decade of success in managing lotteries throughout the world,” Acting Lottery Director Greg Smith said. “The Lottery and Camelot Illinois have […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 59

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Illinois Policy: Barbara Flynn Currie to receive 6-figure pension after first year of retirement

CHICAGO (Illinois Policy Institute) -- The longtime House majority leader will benefit from a sweetener provision that grants massive pension spikes to career lawmakers after one year of retirement. Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie (D-Chicago) has announced she will not run for re-election in 2018. Large pension payouts await the longtime lawmaker. And the fund from which those payouts will be drawn is one example of how Illinois’ most powerful politicians have shown little interest in leading the […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017 17

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Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro-Wrestling collide at Death Before Dishonor XV

LAS VEGAS (UPI) -- It will be East meets West at Ring of Honor's upcoming pay-per-view event Death Before Dishonor XV, which features ROH champion Cody defending his title against Minoru Suzuki of New Japan Pro-Wrestling fame. The title bout came together after Cody issued a worldwide open challenge that was met by Suzuki, who is the current NEVER Openweight Champion. The main event continues the tradition of ROH and NJPW working together to provide dream-match scenarios. "We work so well […]

todaySeptember 21, 2017 75

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Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady wants to hike gas taxes

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinoisans already pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, including high taxes at the pump. Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) wants Illinoisans to pay higher gas taxes to fund public construction across the state. Brady didn’t specify exactly how much in new taxes he wants. But he thinks “that [a gas tax increase] may absolutely be where we can come together. Whether that’s a five percent increase, I don’t know. That’s going to be […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 72

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Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals re-sign crucial talent; Houston Texans make an acquisition from free agency

BUFFALO, N.Y./GLENDALE, Ariz./HOUSTON (UPI) -- The Buffalo Bills signed two former players, defensive tackle DeAndre Coleman and safety Robert Blanton, to add depth to their roster on Wednesday. There were two spots open on the 53-man roster after the Bills released safety Trae Elston and linebacker Jelani Jenkins on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 341-pound Coleman earned a spot coming out of training camp but was moved off the roster a couple of weeks ago as the team adjusted its positional needs. Coleman, 26, adds depth after […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 31

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San Francisco 49ers still searching for first touchdown

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (UPI) -- Two games into the John Lynch/Kyle Shanahan regime, it's pretty clear what the San Francisco 49ers would like. To start over. Fortunately for the 49ers, that's exactly what they get Thursday night when the Los Angeles Rams visit Levi's Stadium. But be careful what you wish for. Flopping a third consecutive time could result in a complete strikeout with 49ers fans. You see, the new-look club had built-in excuses in its first two games. How in the world were they […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 31

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