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Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

Hickory Point FPD responds to 24 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Hickory Point Fire Protection District responded to 58 calls in 2017 - 18.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Village of Spring Grove Public Works Committee met June 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2018

Village of Spring Grove Public Works Committee Monday, June 25

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Harristown FPD responds to 29 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2018

Harristown Fire Protection District responded to 44 calls in 2017 - 69.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Casey J Ogden sells 1711 Burning Tree Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, Laura M. McElyea purchased a home at 1711 Burning Tree Drive, Decatur from Casey J Ogden for $182,000.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: 748 Illinois college athletes participate in outdoor track and field

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 6 years ago

North Central College reported having the most outdoor track and field athletes in the state in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

Valerie J Wallace acquires 99 Madison Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

The home at 99 Madison Drive, Decatur was sold on June 28, 2018 by Valerie J Wallace for $79,900. The buyer was Brandi Blankenship.

Stephen R. Hines (deceased) acquires 1225 Nolan Court, Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Zackery R Mansfield purchased a home at 1225 Nolan Court, Mount Zion from Stephen R. Hines (deceased) for $148,000.

Sullivant TWP FPD responds to one fire in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Sullivant Township Fire Protection District responded to two calls in 2017 - 81.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Jennifer Kater sells 62 First South Shores Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Jennifer Kater sold their home at 62 First South Shores Drive, Decatur to Juan L. Cardenas for $66,500.

Thomas A. Landers sells 6201 Flower Court, Oakley

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Thomas A. Landers sold their home at 6201 Flower Court, Oakley to Kelly Ann Martina for $163,000.

Brittany A. Delatte acquires 2529 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Brittany A. Delatte sold their home at 2529 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur to Susan L. Rankin for $67,000.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

Gerald L. Ruff (trust) acquires 3358 E. Lost Bridge Road, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The home at 3358 E. Lost Bridge Road, Decatur was sold on June 27, 2018 by Gerald L. Ruff (trust) for $110,000. The buyer was Tara K Fredericks.

Wapella FPD responds to 37 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Wapella Fire Protection District responded to 39 calls in 2017 - 5.4 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Chad A. Lewis acquires 282 S. Joynt Road, Harristown

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Chad A. Lewis sold their home at 282 S. Joynt Road, Harristown to Patricia Ann Cook for $88,000.