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State lawmakers consider pension changes

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Changes that would make Illinois pension systems compliant with Social Security by improving benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January.   The General Assembly passed legislation in 2010 to create a second tier of state pension benefits in hopes of reducing long-term liabilities. But the latest benefits structure for employees entering the government workforce after 2010, known as Tier 2, has raised concerns about […]

todayDecember 26, 2024 81

Illinois media newspapers

Illinois

NEW LAW IN 2025: Illinois media companies must report 120 days before out-of-state sale

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Among the nearly 300 new laws set to take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois is one impacting potential sales of local media outlets to out-of-state buyers.  Senate Bill 3592 passed the Senate in April. Sponsor of the bill state Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) said it requires local media outlets looking to sell to an out-of-state buyer to provide a 120-day notice to the state and their staff.  “Private equity firms are coming and buying newspapers, consolidating them […]

todayDecember 22, 2024 247

LLCU Vandalia

East Central Illinois Region

LLCU Vandalia presented with community award

VANDALIA -- The Land of Lincoln Credit Union branch of Vandalia was recently presented with the award of “Community Involvement Business of the Year” distributed by the City of Vandalia as a part of the sixth Annual Small Business Awards. “One of the reasons that I love working for Land of Lincoln Credit Union is because the organization supports and encourages ourcommunity involvement and our community investment initiatives,” stated Kristen Bowling, LLCU Vandalia branch manager. “To be recognized by residents […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 90

Nokomis police arrest shoplifting Mattoon DUI

Illinois

IDOT, ISP: Don’t let a DUI wreck your holidays

SPRINGFIELD – This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 police and sheriff’s departments are joining forces for the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” DUI prevention campaign, reminding the public that law enforcement will focus not only on impaired drivers but also seat belt violations, speeding, distracted driving, and other traffic offenses. “The holidays should be a time for celebration and creating memories — not for grief and loss caused by preventable crashes,” said […]

todayDecember 20, 2024 83

Mt. Auburn Village

Christian County

Mt. Auburn board addresses spring projects

MT. AUBURN — The Mt. Auburn Village Board held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 3 in the village hall. The focus of most of the meeting was on the Festival of Lights being held at the large park. There were comments on how beautiful it looked, including new displays that were installed this year. The board approved a motion from trustee Don Henricks for the village to donate $500 to the Festival of Lights to show their appreciation […]

todayDecember 14, 2024 79

Illinois Farm Bureau Duncan

Illinois

Illinois Farm Bureau completes annual meeting

CHICAGO -- Delegates of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) finished their deliberations of policy resolutions early Monday evening during their annual meeting. IFB President Brian Duncan received some inquiries about the outcome of two votes, which were defeated. The first motion pertained to how the office of vice president was treated, a resolution brought forward by the IFB Board of Directors to be compliant with federal law. The other motion was a result of a resolution brought forth by the IFB […]

todayDecember 14, 2024 127

Macoupin County court

Illinois

Macoupin County court docket: November 2024

CARLINVILLE -- The following filings were made in the Circuit Court of Macoupin County between November 3 and November 30 and are as follows: FELONIES Ariana M. Connor, 21 of Ashland, is charged with two counts of resisting a peace officer resulting in an injury in connection with a July 5 and November 2 incident. Trent E. Fee, 59 of Godfrey, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (5<15) grams in connection with a September 1 incident. Ronald W. Clarkson, 47 […]

todayDecember 8, 2024 249

Phegley Shelby County coroner

East Central Illinois Region

Shelby County coroner dies from hunting accident

SHELBYVILLE -- Shelby County's recently re-elected coroner was found deceased earlier this week from an apparent hunting accident in Coles County. Shelby County Coroner Brad Phegley, 67, was found deceased in Lake Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon, December 6. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call made by a waterfowl hunting partner of Phegley. The call reported discovering the body of Phegley floating near their hunting decoys in front of a shoreline waterfowl blind near 3526E and 850 […]

todayDecember 7, 2024 336

The Rink Mt. Sterling

Brown County

Mt. Sterling ice rink opens for second season

MT. STERLING -- West Central Illinois residents have another opportunity this winter to go ice skating with the return of the ice skating rink in Mt. Sterling. A report from WLDS notes that the rink has added new features this year, including games, photo backdrops, and refreshments. The rink is open for general admission from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. It […]

todayDecember 5, 2024 140

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