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Decision 2018

Allen Skillicorn, David McSweeney call on legislature to repeal Trust Act

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois State Representatives Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and David McSweeney (R-Park Ridge) have asked the General Assembly to convene a special session to immediately repeal the Trust Act, which some say has moved Illinois to sanctuary state status, according to a release from Skillicorn. The law, recently enacted by Gov. Bruce Rauner, prevents state and local police from arresting or holding individuals because of their immigration status and bars them from acquiescing to U.S. Immigration and Customs […]

todaySeptember 15, 2017 29

Business & Lifestyle

Manar/Bourne: Bipartisanship in General Assembly led to historic landmark school funding reform

Educating children should be a bipartisan issue. Two weeks ago in the General Assembly, it finally was. After years of working on this issue and months of intense negotiations, the General Assembly passed a landmark school funding reform law that fundamentally will transform the way Illinois funds its schools. This once-in-a-generation school funding legislation is the single most important bipartisan reform Illinois has seen in decades. As downstate legislators of different political parties, we were proud to work together on […]

todaySeptember 12, 2017 72

Business & Lifestyle

Letter To The Editor: Montgomery County Board faces potential cuts for Fiscal Year 2018

The tentative Montgomery County budget for fiscal year 2018 came in with a deficit of approximately $600,000 in the General Fund. The General Fund supports many of the offices and services citizens use everyday. The General Fund projected revenues for 2018 are $5.8 million, the same as 2010. While the County's revenues have been steadily declining or flat lined these past 8 years, the expenses have continued to increase. For many years the County has used money from the sale […]

todaySeptember 12, 2017 86

Ballot Access News

Bloomington native Steve Suess announces run for McLean County Board

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Libertarian from Bloomington has announced plans to run for the McLean County Board. Steve Suess, a Libertarian candidate for McLean County Board's District 8. Steve Suess will run for a seat representing McLean County Board’s District 8, which includes parts of Bloomington, including downtown and the city’s west side. The seat is currently held by Democrat Paul Segobiano, who is running for re-election. Suess is a professor at Illinois State University and recently bought a […]

todaySeptember 11, 2017 103

Illinois

Pre-trial hearing set for Alexander Beccue October 31

VANDALIA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Alexander Beccue waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday, September 6 in Fayette County Court and requested the matter be set at pre-trial status. Judge Don Sheafor granted the motions. Beccue and his attorney, Edward Deters, waived arraignment on all issues except punishment. Beccue is being held in the Illinois Department of Corrections on four felony counts: Count 1: Beccue's first count is for the first-degree murder of 29-year-old Joshua K. Smith of Nokomis. This charge […]

todaySeptember 9, 2017 38

Automotive News

Nokomis Police Department citations and arrests from August 21 to September 4, 2017

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) — The following citations and warrants were completed between August 21 and September 4, 2017 by the Nokomis Police Department: A citation involving a minor on August 21 was redacted at the time of publication. Haylie N. Jett, 23, of Nokomis was cited for aggravated battery and domestic battery at her residence at 521 W. Union St. on August 21. Francis M. Smiddy, 36, of Nokomis was cited with an ordinance infraction for unlawful accumulation of garbage […]

todaySeptember 9, 2017 144

Ballot Access News

Galena man launches campaign against Cheri Bustos in 17th Congressional District

GALENA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A second candidate for next spring's Republican primary has announced his intention to run for the 17th Congressional District, currently held by Democratic representative Cheri Bustos of Moline. 63-year old Bill Fawell, 63, a real estate broker from Galena, wants another shot at the seat with intention of getting on the ballot, following a write-in Libertarian candidacy in 2014. His experience from that election ensures his running as a Republican. “I learned exactly what Ron Paul found […]

todaySeptember 9, 2017 91

Business & Lifestyle

Five tips to make sense of cybersecurity

MISSION, Kan. (Heartland Newsfeed/Family Features) -- It’s no secret that kids have a sense of invincibility. While that trait can bring some endearing reminders of the innocence of childhood, it can also have some highly unfortunate consequences. In the context of cybersecurity, an action by an unknowing child can impact the entire family. The majority of U.S. households are filled with devices that pose a potential threat to your personal security. In fact, according to the 2016 Global Consumer Security Survey […]

todaySeptember 9, 2017 43

Automotive News

Illinois Secretary of State issues consumer warning regarding flood-damaged vehicles from recent hurricanes

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued a warning Wednesday to consumers looking to purchase used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged vehicles resulting from flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While not mentioned in the press release, the warning is also applicable to the three active hurricanes set to hit the United States and Mexico this weekend and early next week -- Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Katia. As a protective measure for Illinois consumers, White has instructed […]

todaySeptember 6, 2017 48

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