Talon Decker became the first Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation State Qualifier since the MS Youth Wrestling Club was reformed 4 years ago. Decker finished second in the IKWF Central Sectional held in Monticello. He won his first three matches via pin, including the semi-final match which clinched a state tournament […]
Mahomet, IL—Heather Smith will be hired as the new Chief School Business Officer in the Mahomet-Seymour Schools. Her contract is on the March 9, 2020 Board of Education Meeting agenda for approval. Ms. Smith brings 11 years of experience as a CSBO from the Danville District #118 Schools. Prior to […]
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – A local government advocacy group laid out its legislative agenda Monday and called on lawmakers to fully fund a program that shares state income tax revenue with local municipalities. The Illinois Municipal League’s “Moving Cities Forward” agenda also includes efforts to: protect local […]
BY MACKENZIE BONHAM Well hello everybody! Wow!! These last two months have flown by fast for this Little Miss! So many fun things have been going on I want to share with you. First, early January I had the honor to take my check down to the St. Louis, MO […]
photo by Jerry Nowicki – Capitol News Illinois By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue reported Monday that the first month of legalized adult-use cannabis sales in the state generated $7.3 million in cannabis tax revenue for the state, plus another $3.1 million in retail […]
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will hold a dessert reception on Monday, March 9, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Lobby of Middletown Prairie Elementary School to thank Trent Nuxoll, Chief School Business Official, for his years of service to the District. After 9 years of service to the […]
By JERRY NOWICKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Two bills that would add the risks of e-cigarette use and sexting to public school curriculum will head to the full Illinois House of Representatives after unanimously passing a committee Wednesday, Feb. 19 The House education curriculum committee heard testimony about House Bills 4007 and 3928, […]
By JERRY NOWICKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has tied his second-year state budget proposal to the unfinished marquee policy initiative of his first year – a constitutional amendment that allows the state to impose higher income tax rates on higher income earners. If voters approve […]
CHAMPAIGN – Champaign-area residents concerned about rising prescription drug prices will have an opportunity to become educated at a town hall on Monday, March 9th, presented by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). This is the first of a series of town halls that will […]
Urbana, Ill.— Carle’s Pharmacy director Linda Fred, RPh, and others launched a safe, easy and anonymous way for community members to dispose of medications with the installation of a secure box in the Orchard Street lobby at Carle Foundation Hospital. As a pharmacist, Fred understands the risks and dangers of […]
