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Former Ohio congressman Boehner evolves from anti-marijuana stance, joins Acreage advisory board

NEW YORK (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a press release published Wednesday by multi-state cannabis company Acreage Holdings, it was announced that a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives and former House speaker as well as a former Republican governor would be joining their board of directors. John Boehner, former U.S. Representative and House Speaker, announced on Twitter that he had joined Acreage's board: I’m joining the board of #AcreageHoldings because my thinking on cannabis has evolved. I’m […]

todayApril 12, 2018 4

Business & Lifestyle

Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget without new taxes

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) – Governor Bruce Rauner framed his legislative agenda Monday for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree on budget basics like certifying FY19 revenues and spending within the state’s means. “Our administration presented a balanced 12-month budget plan to the legislature in February,” Rauner said. “It calls for an end […]

todayApril 12, 2018 4

Life & Style

Bad Sleep Habits May Begin By Age 8, Study Finds

Bad sleep habits in children may begin earlier in life than sleep experts thought. According to a McGill University study, sleep problems may develop by age eight. Researchers studied the sleep patterns of 144 children in Montreal. Researchers monitored participants during the academic year using a miniature actigraph. An actigraph is a watch-like device that measures movement. Researchers divided the participants into three groups based on their age. These groups included those between ages six and seven, those between eight and […]

todayApril 12, 2018 5

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Legislators debate equal parenting laws in Springfield this week

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois' divorce laws will likely be up for debate this week where lawmakers are slated to hear about a bill supporters believe will scrap the prejudicial, unfair existing system of parenting time that has proven to be biased against one parent and rarely ever see their children. Several states are either considering or enacting changes to divorce laws that would move away from one-parent guardianship to a fairer, equal parenting model with more flexibility. Kentucky is […]

todayApril 9, 2018 5

Business & Lifestyle

Martin resigns as Witt alderman citing county treasurer appointment in recent council meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Discussion which carried over from the March 20 special meeting regarding outside labor, water department updates and the employee handbook were among items of business during the Witt City Council’s regular session on Tuesday, March 27. Gary Yeske addressed the council during public comments regarding a house on First St. that suffered a leak underneath the house and requested a temporary shutoff of the sewer output in addition to replacing the water line. He stated that the […]

todayApril 6, 2018 35

Business & Lifestyle

COMMENTARY: Illinois legislature considering allowing tax bills to be paid with cryptocurrency

A recent topic of discussion in the Illinois House may become a point of discussion in next week's scheduled hearing of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, slated for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. What is this point of discussion, you ask? A proposed bill filed by Democratic state representative Michael Zalewski (also the chair of mentioned committee), House Bill 5335, may allow for the payment of tax bills with cryptocurrency, but there is much confusion from the vague […]

todayApril 5, 2018 11

Business & Lifestyle

Ives and Skillicorn blame Rauner for the shrinking net worth of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- While the blame game is well underway between Democrats and Republicans, both in the Illinois General Assembly and in the gubernatorial race, Republicans are taking the time to blame the state's continued losses in net worth on Gov. Bruce Rauner. Republican legislators shifting the blame on Rauner include his former primary opponent Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee). “Bruce Rauner needs to apologize to the base of his party,” Skillicorn told Heartland […]

todayApril 4, 2018 10

Business & Lifestyle

Two minute parents’ guide to infant and toddler dental care

Dental care is an essential component of overall health regardless of age, but many parents seem to underestimate the benefits of developing positive dental habits in their children from a young age. There's so much information available regarding the "proper" timeline for toddler dental care, but the truth is, even the most well-intended parents can sometimes make mistakes that could negatively affect dental health. However, adult teeth typically start to come in around age six. Until then, baby teeth act as […]

todayApril 4, 2018 12

Business & Lifestyle

Jon Stewart: Former Illinois gubernatorial candidate fights back against village’s semi-auto gun ban

DEERFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In a press release made available Tuesday afternoon, Jon Stewart, a retired professional wrestler and former Libertarian gubernatorial candidate, expressed his displeasure with the Village of Deerfield's recent approval of a semi-automatic gun ban, which is set to go into effect on June 13 and has hinted at defying the law. Deerfield, which lies along the North Shore region of Chicago, has been known for being a quiet, subdued upscale suburb, but that might not last […]

todayApril 3, 2018 18

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