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Capitol News Illinois

State files appeal to Supreme Court on mask mandate ruling

Pritzker says clarity needed for ‘next emergency’

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to review the state’s mask mandate and other COVID-19 mitigation orders for K-12 schools on an expedited schedule. Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a petition for appeal Tuesday, along with a motion for an emergency stay of a Sangamon County judge’s order to block enforcement of the rules. On Feb. 4, Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the rules which, […]

todayFebruary 24, 2022 13

Illinois Appellate Court of Appeals Springfield Pritzker

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois appellate court: No ruling on COVID-19 restraining order

Pritzker to appeal to high court, administration requests ‘expedited review’ of court decision on school mask mandates

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration said Friday it will ask the Illinois Supreme Court for an “expedited review” of an appellate court’s decision not to rule on a lower court order that invalidated COVID-19 mitigation measures for roughly 170 school districts that were parties in a set of consolidated lawsuits. Late Thursday night, the 4th District Court of Appeals said it would not review the temporary restraining order issued Feb. 4 by a Sangamon County judge, calling the issue “moot” […]

todayFebruary 18, 2022 32

Illinois

Illinois

Volatile weather in Illinois to create problematic conditions

Wintry mix to convert to snow, produce icing, slippery driving conditions

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is advising the public that a major storm with heavy rains, flooding, and double-digit snowfalls will create slick conditions, impacting travel across much of the state starting tonight through Thursday. The mixture of precipitation and rapidly changing weather likely will produce the potential for sudden icing on roads, with high winds leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility. “The Illinois Department of Transportation’s snow-and-ice teams will be prepared and out in force," […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 3

Illinois Department of Corrections IDOC Rob Jeffreys

Capitol News Illinois

IDOC makes plan to close units at Vandalia, Pontiac prisons

Maintenance costs, fewer inmates precipitate reductions

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is making plans to downsize—plans that a major public employee union claims have not been shared with its members. With the inmate population dwindling to 28,000 and mounting maintenance bills on prison buildings at correctional centers across the state, IDOC developed a plan which may include significant downsizing at the Vandalia and Pontiac correctional centers. “These facilities are referenced due to current operational needs,” IDOC chief of staff Camille […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 11

Illinois community garden

Capital Area Region

Illinois community garden seeking gardeners

IDOA garden to open March 13 for 2022 season

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is seeking individuals or families interested in starting their own garden. IDOA's community garden is in the infield of the Illinois State Fairgrounds grandstand racetrack. It currently features 200 garden plots. Half of the plots are designated for organic gardening. Similarly, the remaining available plots are for non-organic gardening. Moreover, the garden's use can be for raising fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. "We have seen people take an interest in growing their […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 33

Leto Voudrie

Local

Leto Voudrie, 83, Moweaqua

Leto D. Voudrie, 83, of Moweaqua, died February 15, 2022 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Leto was born on October 29, 1938 in Mulberry Grove, the son of Clarence and Oneta (Knable) Voudrie. He married Esther Irene Portwood on September 25, 1961 in Moweaqua. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2012. Leto was a retired plumber and also a member of Moweaqua Masonic Lodge #180 A.F.A.M. Surviving Leto is his children Dean (Kathy) of Moweaqua and Sheldon (Lisa) of […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 5

Viola May Armstrong

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Viola Armstrong, 92, Pana

Viola May Armstrong, 92, of Pana, passed away in her home on February 14, 2022 after suffering a stroke. She was born on a farm in Herrick on May 2, 1929 to Willis and Nellie Wirey. She married her husband Jack in August 1950 in Pana, and they raised four children together.   Viola was a librarian at the Carnegie-Schuyler Library for 20 years. She also taught Sunday school at St. Paul Lutheran Church for many years, She was also […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 487

Herrick Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Water issues dominate Herrick board meeting

HERRICK -- The Herrick Village Board approved its annual rise in water and sewer rates in their monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10. Water service will be increasing by five percent, while sewer service is increasing by 80 percent. The decision was met with some reluctance. The average bill for a family of four with 4,000 gallons of water usage is currently $65. With the increase of $5.85, that bill will now be nearly $71. The breakdown of that increase is […]

todayFebruary 16, 2022 16

LLCC Linc Williams White

Capital Area Region

LLCC mascot, homecoming royals announced

SPRINGFIELD -- Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) debuted a mascot and its 2022 royal court during homecoming games on Saturday, Feb. 12. LLCC’s mascot, Linc, was introduced during halftime of the women’s basketball game. This marks the first time in college history that LLCC has had a mascot. Linc is the Loggers’ No. 1 fan. Additionally, Linc will be a part of college activities around campus and at LLCC Outreach Centers. https://youtu.be/ewKMyicu5P4 The LLCC Homecoming royalty was announced during halftime […]

todayFebruary 15, 2022 18

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