Davis, LaHood Announce 183rd Wing to Receive $10.2 Million For Civil Engineer Complex Project in Upcoming NDAA
By Benjamin Cox on December 8, 2021 at 3:39pm
Local Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood announced today that the final draft of the upcoming year’s National Defense Authorization Act passed out of the House of Representatives with a project request they made jointly for $10.2 million for the 183rd Wing of the Illinois National Guard based in Springfield. The funding would be used […]
Maschoffs Respond to Federal Class Action Biometric Suit
By Benjamin Cox on December 8, 2021 at 9:12am
A Pike County-based pork producer is denying claims made in a federal lawsuit that it violated state laws about biometric privacy, and it’s also challenging the law itself. The Journal Courier reports that The Maschoffs argued the description in the legal complaint of its time-tracking system as incomplete or inaccurate in a response filed Friday […]
Sangamon Co. Republicans Looking for Murphy’s Replacement for 99th District Seat
By Benjamin Cox on December 8, 2021 at 9:09am
Sangamon County Republicans have begun their search for the next state representative from the 99th House District. The 99th District covers the western portions of Sangamon County. Party officials will appoint someone to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of former Representative Mike Murphy, who gave up his seat last week to take over […]
Angel Tree Program Has Over 100 Children Yet to Have Tags Claimed in Jacksonville Area
By Jeremy Coumbes on December 7, 2021 at 3:15pm
More than 100 children in the Jacksonville area will go without Christmas this year unless more volunteers are willing to step forward. The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program has already helped to ensure hundreds of area children will have presents under the tree this year. However, according to an update by Captain Chris Clarke, there […]
City of Carrollton Applying for Downtowns & Main Streets Grant
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 1:10pm
Another area municipality is hoping to cash in on a grant to revitalize their downtown. Winchester announced last week it would be seeking the Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets Capital Grant to help pay for repaving the streets in its downtown square. The City of Carrollton now appears to be looking at applying for the […]
Winchester Library Progressing
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 1:05pm
The expansion of the Winchester Public Library is underway despite cold temperatures. Excavation from Macomb’s Trotter Construction dug out significant area behind the library at the end of November to begin laying foundation work. Concrete footings were poured last week. Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire hopes that walls can go up soon before winter weather hits: […]
Christian Co. Sheriff’s Office Asks For Help In Locating Missing Endangered Woman
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 12:25pm
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office has put out a call for a missing elderly person that is believed to be in danger. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp has issued an alert for 71 year old Rebecca L. Arkebauer of rural Palmer, who was last seen at her residence yesterday around 7PM. Arkebauer is believed to […]
Davidsmeyer Talks ILGOP Inflation Tax Credit Proposal
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 10:54am
As inflation goes, so goes sales tax says one local representative. C.D. Davidsmeyer says that the Tom Demmer-Avery Bourne Inflation tax credit proposal is a way to help working class families deal with rising costs. Davidsmeyer says that since places are charging higher prices, they are also taking in more of the state sales tax. […]
Morgan County Commissioners Reorganize
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 10:41am
The Morgan County Commissioners are reorganizing. Ginny Fanning and Brad Zeller will be swapping roles in the upcoming year. Zeller will be returning the chairman role, with Fanning as vice chair. Zeller says that the reorganizing was mandated by state statute: “Every year, the county boards are obliged to reorganize by state statute. It’s traditionally […]
Duckworth, Durbin Sign on Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization
By Benjamin Cox on December 7, 2021 at 10:29am
Illinois’ Senators have joined in on companion legislation to renew the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth introduced the Senate bill today, which would authorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area until 2038. 18th District Congressman Darin LaHood introduced the House bill last week. Both bills would extend the […]