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Decision 2018

Dave Severin seeks re-election, wants to keep ‘Southern Illinois values’ in Capitol

BENTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Freshman lawmaker Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) recently announced that after nine months in office he is ready to take on another two years and will seek re-election in the 2018 race, according to a press release. “Last year the voters decided they wanted to chart a new course for our region,” Severin said in a statement. “With that in mind I’ve worked hard to keep the promises I made during that campaign…I’ll keep taking our voice […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017 15

Governmental Watchdogs

Avery Bourne hosting open house at new district office

LITCHFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) will be holding an open house at her new district office in Litchfield, now located at 207 N. State St., on Monday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bourne is inviting constituents from within the district to drop by and meet her and her staff. Coffee and donuts will be provided for the morning guests. In an effort to save taxpayer […]

todaySeptember 22, 2017 2

Business & Lifestyle

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 2

Business & Lifestyle

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 6

Business & Lifestyle

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 12

Entertainment

While Luke Weaver and long ball game extends Cardinals winning streak in win against Reds, Rays halt Cubs streak at 7

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- Despite the increasing pressures of a pennant race, St. Louis Cardinals rookie right-hander Luke Weaver is gaining confidence with each start. Weaver hasn't lost a game in nearly two months, and he now owns the longest winning streak for a Cardinals rookie since 1944. Matt Carpenter, Dexter Fowler and Paul DeJong homered, and Weaver allowed two runs through five innings to lift the Cardinals to a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park. Weaver (7-1) struck […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 18

Entertainment

Entertainment minute: ‘Will & Grace’ starts streaming Thursday, Sam Waterston returns in guest role, Anthony Michael Hall pleads no contest to assault charges.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Breakfast Club" actor Anthony Michael Hall has pleaded no contest to shoving a neighbor who fell and broke his wrist. The 49-year-old Hall entered the plea in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Wednesday to one misdemeanor count of assault likely to produce injury. He was immediately sentenced to 40 hours of community service and three years of informal probation. Prosecutors say Hall and a next-door neighbor in Playa Del Rey got into an argument […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 4

Business & Lifestyle

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 3

Business & Lifestyle

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 4

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