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Capitol News Illinois

What’s in Illinois’ $46 billion budget package?

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of bills Tuesday that make up a roughly $46 billion FY2023 state general revenue funds budget. It includes increased funding for education and human services and $1.8 billion in mostly-temporary tax relief. Pritzker signed the bill during a ceremony at Chicago State University where he was joined by students who stand to benefit from increased funding for higher education, including more money for student financial aid through the […]

todayApril 19, 2022 50

Nokomis Newkomis

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Easter egg hunt set for April 16

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Woman's Club will hold the annual Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Apr. 16. It will be held at Fred B. Johnson Memorial Park. Children from toddler age to fourth grade are invited to bring their baskets and line up in their designated areas before start time. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos and to pass out tokens from Dairy Queen after the hunt. Extra eggs for toddlers who are too shy […]

todayApril 6, 2022 149

Wayne Ruehrup

Illinois

Ruehrup retires as Staunton rural mail carrier

STAUNTON -- Wayne Ruehrup delivered his last round of mail for the Staunton Post Office last Friday, Apr. 1. Ruehrup has been a rural mail carrier for all of his 38 years with the Staunton Post Office. Ruehrup started his job in May 1985, developing a sincere appreciation for both his fellow workers and customers. He's seen people come and go. During that time, he has become acquainted with generations of families on his mail route. "There have also been […]

todayApril 6, 2022 55

Decision 2022

Only one contested race in Douglas County primary

TUSCOLA -- There will only be one contested race in Douglas County's primary on June 28. Incumbent James Mikeworth will be taking on Ed Carlton in the District 6 primary. Both candidates are Republicans. The primary would have been over last month, but would change due to redistricting and U.S. Census complications. A vote by the Illinois General Assembly would move the primary to June 28. This only applies to the 2022 primary, then it reverts back to March in […]

todayApril 5, 2022 91

Highland

Illinois

Limited business in brief Highland council meeting

HIGHLAND -- The Highland City Council will be holding a public hearing on April 17 to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The announcement was among business during the meeting on Monday night, Apr. 4. Three special event application submissions went before the council. The first was from Traci Riechmann, a representative of Friends of L.O.L. The application is for a racing fundraiser, the 24-hour Laps for Love event held by the Leaps of Love organization. The venue for the […]

todayApril 5, 2022 89

Harbor Freight

Business & Lifestyle

Harbor Freight to open in Litchfield next week

LITCHFIELD -- Beginning next Monday, Apr. 11, there will be a new occupant in the former Kroger and Aldi store in Litchfield. California-based Harbor Freight Tools will occupy the retail space at 1111 W. Ferdon Street. Furthermore, store management and staff are preparing for the grand opening. The store is bringing between 25 and 30 new jobs into the community. This includes positions like sales and logistic supervisors, senior and sales associates, and seasonal positions. Pictured is 1111 W. Ferdon […]

todayApril 4, 2022 144

East Central Illinois Region

Two women dead in Collinsville area disturbance

COLLINSVILLE/PANA -- A suspect was in custody by Illinois State Police Saturday afternoon, Apr. 2 a few hours after two women were found dead in the Collinsville area. Information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department report that at 10:26 a.m., deputies and officers from the Collinsville Police Department responded to the 1000 block of McDonough Lake Road following a 911 call “where it sounded like a possible disturbance.” Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women outside the residence, […]

todayApril 4, 2022 162

Sky View Drive-In Litchfield Grease

East Central Illinois Region

Legendary drive-in kicks off 2022 season with ‘Grease’

Sky View Drive-In in Litchfield, Illinois. LITCHFIELD -- If you're up for a minor road trip this weekend, stop no further than Litchfield. The city's legendary Sky View Drive-In is kicking off its 2022 season with a throwback flick. The season kicks off Friday with a showing of the 1978 film Grease. The film will also be shown on Saturday. https://youtu.be/THd96gHV7Tg Of course, that is only the beginning. That is only the first of two opening weeks that a classic […]

todayMarch 30, 2022 97

Farm Progress Show

East Central Illinois Region

Farm Progress Show extends Progress City USA site

DECATUR -- The Farm Progress Show will continue to hold its biennial event in Decatur for the long term. In a joint news release made available Friday, Farm Progress announced an extended contract with Brush College LLC. The contract confirms the show to continue in Progress City USA on the campus of Richland Community College. The agreement also affirms that the show will continue to carry out its mission to provide world-class agricultural programming and experiences for decades to come. […]

todayMarch 28, 2022 108

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