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Opioid overdoses killed more people in Illinois than car crashes in 2016

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Opioid overdoses in Illinois killed nearly twice as many people as car crashes last year, but public health officials and addiction specialists say most people either don't know or don't care. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah said that families of addicts and law enforcement are starting to wake up to the crisis. But they say there are still too many people in Illinois who think drug addictions is only the users' problem. "Fully […]

todayNovember 16, 2017 15

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois’ teacher shortage starts at college

NORMAL (Illinois News Network) -- The shortage of teachers in Illinois' high schools and elementary schools has its roots in the state's colleges and universities. The evidence of Illinois' teacher shortage is all around. A recent report said schools needed 2,000 teachers at the start of this year, and 16 percent of schools had to cancel something last year because they didn't have enough teachers. Troy Hinkel, the associate director of the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center at Illinois State […]

todayNovember 16, 2017 24

Business News

McCaleb: Legislators break into song and dance when real fix is needed

(Illinois News Network) -- I've been called many things, but handy isn't one of them. When something around the house breaks, I usually take a look at the problem, dig through my toolbox, look some more, and then call someone to fix it. Don't get me wrong. I can change a lightbulb and even have replaced the battery in our smoke detector. But if something more complicated stops working – say, the washing machine – I don't have a chance on […]

todayNovember 15, 2017 3

Decision 2018

State treasurer Frerichs endorses JB Pritzker for governor

URBANA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs endorsed JB Pritzker for governor Wednesday during an event held at the University of Illinois' Illini Union. This marks Pritzker’s third endorsement by a statewide officeholder after Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Secretary of State Jesse White endorsed the campaign. “There is no one standing taller for Illinois families than Treasurer Mike Frerichs,” said Pritzker. “Mike works hard every day to put his office on the side of working families. While Bruce Rauner […]

todayNovember 15, 2017 15

Automotive News

Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from October 29 to November 12, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between October 29 and November 12, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: Kelsie N. Miller, 28, of Nokomis was arrested on an in-state warrant at her residence of 625 School St. on October 29. Anna M. Hilton, 22, considered homeless, was arrested on an in-state warrant at 700 Sanford St. on November 1. James S. Tosetti, 32, of Nokomis was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol at the […]

todayNovember 14, 2017 5

Automotive News

GasBuddy analyst: gasoline prices unseasonably high, but relief is coming

BOSTON (UPI) -- Retail gasoline prices continue to put a strain on consumer pocket books late in the season, though relief is around the corner, a market report found. Motor club AAA reports a national average retail price for regular unleaded gasoline at $2.56 per gallon early Tuesday, up just a fraction of a percent from Monday but 40 cents per gallon higher than on this date last year. In its retail market report for the week, AAA said consumer demand […]

todayNovember 14, 2017 21

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois hospitals, doctors getting big payday from state, but ‘unpaid bills’ problem remains

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Hospitals, doctors offices, nursing homes, and pharmacies across Illinois are in line for a huge payday this week. The state of Illinois is finally paying off about $9 billion in old Medicaid and other medical bills. Danny Chun, spokesman for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, says hospitals across the state are grateful for the money even though this payday doesn't bring them all the way back to even. "There are still bills out there that hospitals won't […]

todayNovember 14, 2017 6

Decision 2018

Lawmakers are done for 2017. Will they get anything done in 2018?

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- State lawmakers wrapped up veto session last week and aren’t expected back in Springfield until late January, when some want the focus on economic and spending reforms. The second year of the 100th Illinois General Assembly isn’t back in session until around the time Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to give the State of the State Address Jan. 31. The state of the state needs some help, especially with becoming more business friendly. State Sen. Jason […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 8

Business & Lifestyle

Decatur manufacturer supports Rauner push to lower income and property tax burden

DECATUR (Illinois News Network) -- Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to lower the state’s income tax, and one central Illinois manufacturer says that will help. Kicking off a statewide campaign swing Monday at Decatur manufacturer T/CCI, Rauner laid out four things he’s focusing on. “Everybody, whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, everybody in the state of Illinois agrees on these four things: Bring down our property taxes, roll back the income tax hike, get term limits on elected officials, […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 13

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