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Rauner signs SB1451, paving the way for 5G wireless technology, jobs and economic growth

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 1451 Thursday to standardize and streamline regulation of small wireless cell facilities, paving the way for 5G wireless and other technology in Illinois. “This legislation sends a strong, competitive message that Illinois is open for business. We want to make Illinois a leader in wireless technology. We are working to grow jobs and our economy and set our community up for future success,” Rauner said. Small cells are lower-profile wireless […]

todayApril 13, 2018 39

Business & Lifestyle

Trump orders examination of USPS operations, finances

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has formed a new task force to examine the operations model of the U.S. Postal Service, in view of mounting financial losses. Trump signed an executive order Thursday to form the panel, days after he blasted online retailer Amazon for making the USPS its "delivery boy." The order said a decline in first-class mail volume, coupled with legal mandates that force the USPS to incur substantial and inflexible costs, resulted in a deficit where revenues can no […]

todayApril 13, 2018 47

Business & Lifestyle

Raymond board agrees to two-year contract deal with employees in April 2 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Raymond Village Board and village employees agreed to a new contract among other items of business during the board's meeting on Monday, Apr. 2. The board entered into a closed executive session to discuss negotiations for a new contract and upon closure of said session, trustee Scott Pinkston noted that full-time employees shall receive a wage increase of $0.50/hour for the next two years with part-time employees receiving a wage increase of $0.25/hour during the […]

todayApril 12, 2018 38

Business & Lifestyle

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 40

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 51

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 26

Capital Area Region

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 46

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 101

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 50

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