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Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Weaver to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Aug 7, 2022

Moultrie County State’s Attorney Tracy L. Weaver, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Rueter to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Aug 1, 2022

Macon County State’s Attorney Scott A. Rueter, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Markwell to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2022

De Witt County State’s Attorney Dan Markwell, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Moultrie County school district opting out of state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

One school district in Moultrie County is opting out of Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Macon County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Five school districts in Macon County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

De Witt County school districts opting out of state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Two school districts in De Witt County are opting out of Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

South Central CUSD 401 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 4, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including South Central Community Unit School District 401, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Iuka CCSD 7 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 4, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Iuka Community Consolidated School District 7, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Patoka CUSD 100 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Patoka Community Unit School District 100, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Meridian CUSD 15 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Meridian Community Unit School District 15, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

From Prairie State Wire

Top marginal tax rate in Illinois could reach 54.29% under Biden plan

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Illinois could hit 54.29 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

Analysis: Moultrie County retiree households could pay $4,205.93 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 2,741 retirees in Moultrie County could pay as much as $4,205.93 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Macon Reporter.

Analysis: Macon County retiree households could pay $3,911.30 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 20,802 retirees in Macon County could pay as much as $3,911.30 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Macon Reporter.

Analysis: De Witt County retiree households could pay $3,899.68 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 3,002 retirees in De Witt County could pay as much as $3,899.68 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Macon Reporter.

Covid-19 cases in Macon County nursing homes number 31, with 3 deaths

By LGIS News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Coronavirus cases among Macon County nursing home residents numbered 31 as of April 21, three of whom died as a result of the virus, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Decatur City Council says 'no' to recreational marijuana sales

By LGIS News Service | Oct 1, 2019

Decatur City Council says 'no' to recreational marijuana sales

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Manar votes for unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.