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Decision 2018

After narrow primary defeat, Ives supporters mixed on whether they’ll support Rauner in November

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- After Gov. Bruce Rauner narrowly defeated challenger Jeanne Ives in the primary for Illinois’ Republican candidate for governor, the question is now whether the first-term governor can persuade frustrated conservatives to vote for him this fall. When the numbers were tallied, Rauner had bested the conservative suburban Chicago lawmaker. But Ives turned out to be something more than the fringe candidate Rauner portrayed her as early in the campaign. He won by 20,000 votes, according […]

todayMarch 27, 2018 18

Columnists

COMMENTARY: The establishment choices in Illinois are horrible. Vote different.

An unmitigated disaster that is the two-party system with one-party rule in Illinois and America contributed to such a dismal showing in Tuesday's primary election. That disaster comes in the form of two establishment representatives of the Republican and Democratic parties. The first half of this disaster is current Republican governor Bruce Rauner, who has been experiencing quite a backlash from staunch conservatives since he signed bills into law allowing for taxpayer funding of abortion procedures and the establishment of […]

todayMarch 24, 2018 54

Ballot Access News

March 20, 2018 Primary Election Results

Please note that we still have incomplete information, due to missing election results information from statewide totals for secretary of state, state comptroller and state treasurer. [pdf-embedder url="http://heartlandnewsfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018PrimaryElectionReturns_VoterTurnout_FINAL.pdf"] [pdf-embedder url="http://heartlandnewsfeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018PrimaryElectionReturns_Draft3.pdf"]

todayMarch 24, 2018 55

East Central Illinois Region

Repairs, repairs, repairs: an ongoing theme in Coalton’s March 14 village board meeting

COALTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The theme of the Coalton Village Board’s meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 14 seemed to surround itself around one word in particular during its 38 minute session: repairs, repairs, repairs. Water superintendent Tom Gonet mentioned during his report that there are still ongoing issues with the sewer system, as well as the need to repair several manholes in the near future. Gonet added that he was in the process of purchasing parts for the lawnmower in case […]

todayMarch 21, 2018 56

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Carlinville mayor wants to take your vote away while pushing for home rule status

Carlinville mayor Deanna Demuzio placed a special item on the agenda for the sole purpose of stripping voter rights away in determination to grant a municipality of less than 25,000 residents home rule status in Carlinville City Council's session Monday. Demuzio believes that the voters within the City of Carlinville should be allowed to have a say on the matter, honestly believing that the voters are too ignorant to understand home rule and just wants the Illinois Constitution revised in […]

todayMarch 21, 2018 34

Decision 2018

Photos: Libertarian candidates take on St. Patrick’s Day parades in Illinois

PEORIA/DECATUR/BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Libertarian Party candidates took to the parade routes in Peoria, Decatur and Bloomington Saturday in each of their respective St. Patrick's Day parades. Currently posted are pictures from the Peoria and Decatur parades and pictures from the Bloomington parade will be added soon. Pictures not taken by Heartland Newsfeed are properly and accordingly credited.

todayMarch 18, 2018 33

Capital Area Region

Sexual harassment payouts for legislators by taxpayers could end with bill passage

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the wake of sexual harassment scandals sweeping the nation, an Illinois state representative’s bill banning tax dollars from being used to pay out settlements sailed through committee. House Bill 4243, introduced by state representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), would prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to settle sexual harassment claims against state legislators. The bill attempts to combat this issue, following several instances of sexual misconduct in the U.S. Congress resulted in millions in taxpayer […]

todayMarch 17, 2018 47

Capital Area Region

Halestorm, Mastodon co-headlines grandstand stage at Illinois State Fair August 11

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Illinois State Fair announced their first rock music acts for the 2018 incarnation at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Tuesday, as Halestorm and Mastodon have been confirmed as performing acts. Both bands will be co-headliners on Saturday, Aug. 11. Halestorm -- based out of Red Lion, Pennsylvania -- is considered as one of the most iconic groups in modern rock. Originally formed in 1997 with their first record contract signed in 2005, the group released their self-titled […]

todayMarch 13, 2018 44

East Central Illinois Region

Raymond board hires two new employees, makes one appointment in March 5 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Two new hires, a zoning board appointment and the purchase of a new truck for the street department was among items of business during the Raymond Village Board's meeting on Monday, Mar. 5 at the village hall. With the 2018 golfing season quickly approaching in April, representatives from Shoal Creek Golf Course -- course superintendent Tom Irwin and pro shop manager Rachel Skinner -- were present at the meeting in preparation for the upcoming influx of […]

todayMarch 13, 2018 68

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