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Connect Macon County

East Central Illinois Region

Connect Macon County initiative launches

DECATUR -- Not one week removed from the initial announcement of a fast-tracked 14-week program to expand broadband Internet service in Macon County, more details were made available during a press conference Wednesday, Feb. 14. The press conference, held at the University of Illinois Extension office in Decatur and led by the Connect Macon County initiative, outlined many details relating to the initiative and its plans to expand broadband service in the county. The Connect Macon County initiative is the […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

Tuscola Pool Ervin Park

Douglas County

Tuscola council considers pool rate hikes

TUSCOLA -- Patrons of the swimming pool at Ervin Park in Tuscola could potentially see rate hikes this summer, should a current City Council proposal pass. The council is considering a proposal that would increase various fees, such as increasing the season pass by $10 to $45 and rental fees for a party by $50 to $250. City Administrator Drew Hoel states that the daily admission rate will not change. Hoel notes that the pool "loses money precipitously" and blames […]

todayFebruary 17, 2024

Clinton Power Station

DeWitt County

Clinton nuclear plans seeks 20 year extension

CLINTON -- The owner of the nuclear power plant in Clinton is seeking regulatory approval to keep the plan in operation for another 20 years. Reports state that Constellation Energy, the owner of the plant, recently applied for license renewal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend its existing contract to 2047. The plant provides over $13 million in annual property taxes, education, and county services. In addition, it provides carbon-free electricity to power over 800,000 homes. The current contract […]

todayFebruary 15, 2024

ECHL Bloomington Bison

Hockey News

Bloomington Bison provides business update

BLOOMINGTON -- In the two weeks following the formal introduction of the team, the Bloomington Bison has made some major strides leading up to its inaugural season later this year. According to a news release from the team Wednesday, the team has received dozens of inquiries about partnership opportunities. Editor's Note: Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network submitted a request to become part of what may become its radio broadcast network. In addition, over 300 resumes for various employment opportunities were received, […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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