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Macon County Illinois broadband Internet

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County fast-tracking broadband expansion

DECATUR -- Macon County is taking a major step towards bridging the digital divide with a 14-week, fast-track program dedicated to expanding broadband access across the county. In collaboration with Benton Institute, Illinois Soybean Association, and University of Illinois Extension, local leaders will assess the current state of broadband availability and options, learn from successful models in other communities, and engage in an in-depth opportunity analysis to identify the best strategy to move forward. The team leading this work for […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 142

Burgener IPPA

East Central Illinois Region

IPPA names Burgener family as Family of the Year

SPRINGFIELD/MOWEAQUA -- Each year, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honors a pork-producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local and state levels. In 2024, IPPA proudly recognizes the Burgener family of Moweaqua as the IPPA Family of the Year. Charles and Carole Burgener moved to Moweaqua, Illinois, in 1968 to a farm that Carole’s grandparents owned, and started farming 500 acres of corn, soybeans, cattle, and hogs. In […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 99

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Coles County

2023 Coles County tentative multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Coles County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024 133

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Cumberland County

2023 Cumberland County tentative multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Cumberland County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0246, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024 104

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Douglas County

2023 Douglas County tentative multiplier announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Douglas County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024 126

ECHL Bloomington Bison

ECHL

Bloomington, ECHL welcome newest expansion team

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and the ECHL welcomed the Bloomington Bison as the latest expansion team during a press conference held Wednesday, January 24, 2024. This announcement reintroduces professional hockey to Bloomington and signifies the league’s growth as it expands to 30 teams. On January 16, 2024, the ECHL revealed that the League’s Board of Governors had approved Bloomington to join the ranks. The confirmation of the 20-year lease was approved during a special session of the City Council […]

todayJanuary 24, 2024 137

Bloomington ECHL

East Central Illinois Region

ECHL to expand to Bloomington

SHREWSBURY, N.J./BLOOMINGTON -- Professional hockey will once again be returning to the Bloomington area beginning with the 2024-25 season, according to a press release Tuesday. The ECHL Board of Governors approved the application for an expansion team in Bloomington and admittance into the league. The City of Bloomington will be in charge of confirming the negotiated lease of Grossinger Motors Arena, which is set for completion on January 22. The expansion team will be under the ownership of Carmel, Ind.-based […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024 209

First Bank PBT

Business & Lifestyle

First Bank to merge with PBT

PANA/ARCOLA --  John Gardner, President and CEO of Peoples Bank and Trust (PBT or Peoples), headquartered in Pana and Dale Boyer, President and CEO of First Bank, headquartered in Arcola, are pleased to announce an agreement to merge First Bank with Peoples Bank and Trust. The bank resulting from the merger will be Peoples Bank and Trust. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in late spring or early summer.  "I’m excited to bring Peoples […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 189

Cardinal St. Louis Cardinals

East Central Illinois Region

Cardinal Caravan coming to Decatur

DECATUR -- Current and past St. Louis Cardinals players will be signing autographs at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel on Monday, January 16, at noon as part of the Cardinal Caravan. Visiting six states in just four days, the Caravan is a great way for fans to get up close and personal with the team. Get the latest scoop on the upcoming season from current Cardinals players, alumni, and broadcasters. This event is free to the public. Current players […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 137

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