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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 43

Governmental Watchdogs

Rauner appoints Joseph Klinger to be acting director for IEMA

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — Gov. Bruce Rauner announced Monday afternoon that he has appointed Joseph G. Klinger as acting director for the state’s Emergency Management Agency. Klinger has worked for the state since 1988 and previously served as IEMA’s assistant director from January 2007 to May 2010, interim director from May 2010 to February 2011, and most recently as deputy director since February 2015. Klinger will succeed James K. Joseph, who has been appointed by the Trump administration as regional […]

todayNovember 13, 2017 48

Governmental Watchdogs

Skillicorn calls for more progress on ending sexual harassment

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants the sexual harassment conversation in the General Assembly to continue. At a House hearing on Oct. 31, activist Denise Rotheimer accused Senate Majority Caucus Whip Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) of sexually harassing her a year ago, and Chicago-based political fundraiser Katelyn Duncan gathered approximately 300 signatures in a show of solidarity over sexual harassment in Illinois politics. That's why Skillicorn wants to continue talks on SB402, which mandates annual sexual harassment […]

todayNovember 10, 2017 76

Decision 2018

Skillicorn warns of ‘decimated’ GOP if Rauner stays on ticket

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has some harsh words for Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Rauner has failed as a leader, both as governor and head of the Illinois Republican Party,” Skillicorn said, according to a press release. "His list of failures as Governor include owning the massive 32% tax hike, which from my perspective, he didn’t raise a finger to stop and contained not a single reform; over $30 Million that will be spent on Medicaid abortions; […]

todayNovember 5, 2017 33

Illinois

Tornado Watch 512 in effect until 7 PM

ST. LOUIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has activated Tornado Watch 512 at 12:34 PM Sunday afternoon for the following counties in Illinois: Bond, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Jersey, Lawrence, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Moultrie, Piatt, Randolph, Richland, Shelby, St. Clair, Vermilion and Washington. Thunderstorms are forecast to develop by early afternoon roughly along the I-44 corridor in Missouri heading southeast along I-70 corridor […]

todayNovember 5, 2017 50

Illinois

Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from October 16 to October 29, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between October 16 and October 29, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: Tina M. Youtz-Cole, 41, of Nokomis was arrested on an in-state warrant in the alleyway behind 630 Sanford St. in Nokomis on October 20. Rachael G. Getz, 18, of Pana was cited for domestic battery at 304 N. Vine St. in Nokomis on October 22. An offense committed by a minor between October 22 and October 29 was […]

todayNovember 1, 2017 69

Ballot Access News

Salem-area man announces Libertarian campaign for Illinois House District 107

SALEM (Heartland Newsfeed) -- With current state representative John Cavaletto not seeking re-election in the 107th House District, a Libertarian has thrown his name into the race. Salem resident Thadeus Freed is seeking to break the two-party stronghold and representing himself as a better voice for the hard-working people of his district. "I believe people and businesses flourish best when not bled dry through taxation or micromanaged by bureaucrats," Freed said. "The actions taken by the Illinois General Assembly over […]

todayNovember 1, 2017 30

Illinois

Public hearing, ordinance and public safety concerns key topics in Wenonah’s October meeting

WENONAH (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Prior to the regular session of the Wenonah Village Board on Tuesday, October 17, a public hearing was held regarding a proposed ordinance vacating Jefferson and Washington streets from Idaho St. to N. 22nd Ave., all alleyways running north and south between the village streets and Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Ohio, Iowa, Indiana and Illinois streets from Washington St. to the Nokomis-Taylorville Blacktop/Taylorville Rd. Frank Anderson and Eric Brown, representatives of Hanson Material Service (a division of the […]

todayOctober 31, 2017 79

Illinois

Budget increase, updates on ongoing water problems discussed in October session of Coalton Village Board

COALTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Business was rather limited in the Coalton Village Board’s meeting on Wednesday, October 11, which included updates on their ongoing water issues and a public hearing to increase the village budget. Prior to the start of the regular session meeting, a public hearing was held where the board gave reasons for expanding the 2017-18 fiscal budget. Without any members of the public in attendance, the hearing was closed and adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Following revisions suggested by […]

todayOctober 30, 2017 69

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