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Illinois third parties are in weekend time crunch to meet filing deadline

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- It is crunch time this weekend as third party candidates assemble their petition packets leading to the final day of candidate filing for the November 6 general election as Illinois voters are in much anticipation as to who will be facing off against incumbent Republican governor Bruce Rauner and Democratic opponent J.B. Pritzker. A candidate filing by Mary A. Vann-Metcalf was received Tuesday afternoon by the Illinois State Board of Elections in the gubernatorial race as […]

todayJune 23, 2018 7

Capital Area Region

House representative leaving office early, taking private sector job

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Republican state representative who voted in favor of tax hikes in 2017 and opted not to seek re-election in November's general election is leaving earlier than expected and will not serve the remainder of his term ending in January. State Rep. Chad Hays of Catlin announced in a press statement Friday that he will be leaving the Illinois General Assembly earlier than expected. In the release, Hays noted that he has accepted a job in […]

todayJune 22, 2018 14

Business & Lifestyle

Eight states recall melons citing salmonella outbreak in ongoing investigation

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investing a salmonella outbreak in eight states so far, according to the New York Post. Officials now warn residents in these states to discard pre-cut melons linked to the outbreak. Caito Foods LLC has reportedly issued a recall of pre-cut melon packages due to salmonella contamination according to the New York Post. This includes their pre-cut watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, and other medley products sold […]

todayJune 20, 2018 28

East Central Illinois Region

Rogers honored for four decades of service in Witt council’s May meeting

WITT (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Witt Fire Department chief Tom Rogers was a recurring talking point in the city council's May 22 meeting on several points of discussion. Rogers has marked four decades as the department's chief and was posthumously awarded the Speedboy Hometown Spirit Award as well as a service plaque from the city council. Rogers became chief of the Witt Fire Department in 1978. Information was provided regarding summer programs being offered at two community churches - the Witt […]

todayJune 18, 2018 8

Capital Area Region

Ousted Madigan aide strikes out at accuser

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- A former aide to House Speaker Michael Madigan shot back at the woman who accused him of sexual harassment earlier this year while downplaying her allegations. Madigan hasn’t been accused of harassment, but both his legislative and political offices have been hit as women have come forward. Most recently, Tim Mapes was fired from several positions, including his roles as Madigan's chief of staff and clerk of the House. Mapes was ousted after allegations of […]

todayJune 18, 2018 3

Business & Lifestyle

State reopens bids for Eagle Creek Resort redevelopment following rejected bid

SHELBYVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The State of Illinois will soon reopen bidding to redevelop the Eagle Creek Resort on Lake Shelbyville near Findlay. Ed Cross, a representative for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources revealed new details Monday regarding a lone bid received from Sullivan-based Sullivan Harbor, which was rejected. No details were immediately made available on why Sullivan Harbor's bid was rejected and will present an update as more information is made available. Cross noted that a timeline was […]

todayJune 12, 2018 19

Advertorial

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todayJune 11, 2018 21

Governmental Watchdogs

Debate sparks again on making Chicago its own state

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There has been ongoing discussion in the past eight years in regards to distancing downstate Illinois from the city of Chicago and debate that took place on the floor of the Illinois House was no different. Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) was no different with the presentation of House Resolution 1138, a resolution urging the United States Congress to declare the city as the 51st state in the nation, separating the city from the remainder of Illinois. […]

todayJune 10, 2018 18

East Central Illinois Region

Raymond board gets update on new truck, golf course revenue in May 21 meeting

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- There was limited business up for discussion in the Raymond Village Board's meeting on Monday, May 21, with updates on the incoming new truck for the streets and maintenance department and revenue from Shoal Creek Golf Course. Revenue at SCGC is up, but it was noted by trustee Scott Pinkston that there have been concerns regarding large groups playing on the weekends, with the board discussing alternatives to rectify the concerns. While there were no specific […]

todayJune 1, 2018 18

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