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McCALEB OP-ED: Collapse of Harvey’s finances signals what’s to come across Illinois

(Illinois News Network) -- The unfolding fiscal crisis in south suburban Harvey should send shivers down the spines of public employees and retirees across Illinois. It also should give pause to taxpayers, who already pay the highest combined local and state taxes in the country and who continually are being forced to pay more because of unsustainable public pension benefits and a culpable state government that refuses to do anything about them. Last fall, Illinois' First District Appellate Court ordered the city of […]

todayApril 21, 2018 20

Business & Lifestyle

Raymond board agrees to two-year contract deal with employees in April 2 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Raymond Village Board and village employees agreed to a new contract among other items of business during the board's meeting on Monday, Apr. 2. The board entered into a closed executive session to discuss negotiations for a new contract and upon closure of said session, trustee Scott Pinkston noted that full-time employees shall receive a wage increase of $0.50/hour for the next two years with part-time employees receiving a wage increase of $0.25/hour during the […]

todayApril 12, 2018 4

Business & Lifestyle

Martin resigns as Witt alderman citing county treasurer appointment in recent council meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Discussion which carried over from the March 20 special meeting regarding outside labor, water department updates and the employee handbook were among items of business during the Witt City Council’s regular session on Tuesday, March 27. Gary Yeske addressed the council during public comments regarding a house on First St. that suffered a leak underneath the house and requested a temporary shutoff of the sewer output in addition to replacing the water line. He stated that the […]

todayApril 6, 2018 35

East Central Illinois Region

Witt city finance committee breaks down specifics on ‘outside labor’ in special meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Breaking down the details as what qualifies as "outside labor" was the primary focus of a March 20 special session of the Witt City Council, as set forth by the finance committee. Finance Committee chair Jay Martin cited that the committee discussed whether they should compile a list of vendors and posed the question as to whether the committee wants to proceed in that regard, citing as whether it is necessary and what the parameters should be. […]

todayApril 4, 2018 19

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 12

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 19

East Central Illinois Region

Very little business to discuss in Coalton village board’s February meeting

COALTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There was limited discussion in a shortened session of the Coalton Village Board on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Among items of business: The board will begin putting documents of significant importance in their fireproof safe. Trustee Mary Speier presented an update on the ambulance recently purchased by the Nokomis-Witt Ambulance Service for $12,000. During the presentation of the treasurer’s report, delinquent bills were discussed. The treasurer’s report would later be approved. Meeting minutes from the Jan. 10 […]

todayFebruary 26, 2018 9

East Central Illinois Region

Nuisance complaint, ordinance updates among business at first Raymond board meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A nuisance complaint and updates to the village's code of ordinances took up most of the Raymond Village Board's shortened session on Monday, Feb. 5. Resident Kristy Sowarsh spoke before the board with a complaint regarding certain individuals who are riding their four-wheelers up and down the ditches along East Shirley Street at or near Elm Street, voicing concerns that mud was being thrown everywhere and that damage to the ditches could impede the water flow […]

todayFebruary 17, 2018 5

East Central Illinois Region

New alderman installed, much needed bill payments paid in Witt January meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Witt-based organization presents a community spirit award and more business was tabled despite barely making quorum with the absence of aldermen Donna Yeske and Brandon White and aldermanic vacancy in Witt City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Representatives from Envision Witt presented before the council the Speedboy Hometown Spirit Award to Hillsboro High School student David Anderson, who received the Topper Pride Award for December 2017, which was met with applause from the council […]

todayJanuary 26, 2018 9

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