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Meridian High School

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian teachers file strike intentions

MACON -- The 2024-25 academic year in the Meridian School District could very well be in flux as teachers and the school board appear unable to reach a new contract agreement. District teachers have been working without a contract for several months and ongoing negotiations with the school board have not been productive, according to the Meridian Federation of Teachers. A press release from the Meridian Federation of Teachers made available to the media reveals that 92% of the voting […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 104

Shelby County Board

East Central Illinois Region

Shelby County Board leadership resign

SHELBYVILLE, IL -- The leadership of the Shelby County Board recently came under question following the resignations of board chairman Robert "Bobby" Orman and vice-chairman Mark Bennett. Orman submitted his resignation to the board on October 10, effective before the October county board meeting. Bennett was not present at the county board meeting, but County Clerk Jessica Fox did submit notice of his resignation on October 16. County Clerk Fox noted that upcoming actions will be up to the board, […]

todayOctober 23, 2024 108

Meridian

East Central Illinois Region

Meridian teachers continue to work without contract

MACON -- Teachers within the Meridian School District have been working without a contract for the past several months. Social media posts published recently have called into question the status of ongoing negotiations between teachers and the district. "As we navigate contract discussions with the (Meridian CUSD #15) Board, we remain committed to working collaboratively to reach an agreement that is satisfactory for both parties," said Meridian Federation of Teachers president Brian Prekovitch in a statement to respond to those […]

todaySeptember 28, 2024 138

Ramsey

East Central Illinois Region

Ramsey school board approves raises in substitute pay

RAMSEY -- The Ramsey School Board approved increases in pay for substitute teachers during its regular meeting on September 19. The board approved the raise, which now brings the daily rate for substitute teachers to $130. Also approved during the meeting were: Pending an employment history report and background check, Brenna Hayes was hired as a cheerleading coach for the fifth and sixth grades, and Harold Phillips was hired as the high school boys' baseball coach for the 2024-25 academic […]

todaySeptember 28, 2024 91

Charleston Sonic

Coles County

Charleston Sonic now open

CHARLESTON — The newest restaurant in Charleston, Sonic Drive-in, opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, July 23. The ribbon-cutting ceremony occurred the Monday before the opening, with Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs in attendance. The new restaurant will be operated by Guernsey Holdings, which also operates the recently opened Sonic in Taylorville. “Our team is thrilled to announce our expansion throughout Illinois and even more excited to serve the student body at Eastern Illinois,” said Guernsey Holdings CEO Mike […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 137

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East Central Illinois Region

Raising Cane’s planned for Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington-area residents will soon have another location for a popular chicken eatery. Raising Cane’s confirmed to Heartland Newsfeed via email that a restaurant will be opening in Bloomington sometime in 2025. Construction will begin on the new store by the end of the year. This will be the second location in McLean County after the planned location in Normal that will open next year as well. The current nearest locations are in Champaign and Springfield. The company also […]

todayJuly 22, 2024 2656 62

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East Central Illinois Region

Forsyth holds second dispensary meeting

FORSYTH -- Forsyth residents filled the public library Thursday evening to discuss a potential dispensary opening in the village. The village board's special meeting began with a developer's presentation on behalf of the interested company, Illinois Health and Wellness LLC. The location of the dispensary within Forsyth has not yet been confirmed. The company has also approached the village of Mount Zion. Currently, Forsyth does not allow cannabis dispensaries, and most municipalities in Macon County do not. Harristown received the […]

todayJuly 11, 2024 128

Interstate 57 interchange Mattoon Illinois

Coles County

Interstate 57 interchange project to advertise bids this winter

MATTOON — The highly-anticipated reconstruction of the Interstate 57 interchange at Illinois Route 16 in Mattoon will be advertised for bids as soon as this winter, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT confirmed the news via email. The $72 million project will see the interstate exit completely rebuilt and reconfigured to what is known as a “raindrop diamond” interchange. Construction is expected to last approximately three years. Construction will likely begin on Route 16 first, with the […]

todayJuly 7, 2024 285

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East Central Illinois Region

Forsyth Starbucks now open

FORSYTH — A slow but steady stream of customers partook in the grand opening of the new Starbucks location in Forsyth at the southeast corner of U.S. 51 and Marion Avenue on Monday, July 1. The store was first announced in early 2023 with construction not beginning until earlier this year. Starbucks initially planned for a fall 2023 opening but faced delays that were not addressed. This will be the fifth location in Macon County and the first in Forsyth. […]

todayJuly 7, 2024 309

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