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Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Delena J By Atty N Ft Holmes acquires 2356 N. Longwood Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 2356 N. Longwood Drive, Decatur was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Delena J By Atty N Ft Holmes for $100,000. The buyer was Dale S Bass.

Cole Daniels acquire 1617 Hunters View Drive, Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Cole Daniels sold their home at 1617 Hunters View Drive, Mount Zion to Robert R. Carr Jr. and Christina A. Carr for $300,000.

88.6 percent of Warrensburg-Latham teachers stay put; average earns $52,739.18 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 88.6 percent of teachers stay at Warrensburg-Latham Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Crystal Exr Golden Zayed, Louis E. Golden (also known as) (deceased) and Louis E. Golden Sr. (deceased) acquire 113 E. Bower St., Oreana

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 113 E. Bower St., Oreana was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Crystal Exr Golden Zayed, Louis E. Golden (also known as) (deceased) and Louis E. Golden Sr. (deceased) for $170,000. The buyers were Carl G. and Nancy J. Cummins.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 6 years ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA13 actions on Jan. 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 29 in the House on House bill HJRCA13 ("con amend-ga term limits"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn", "Referred to Rules Committee", "Read in Full a First Time" and "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Caulkins".

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA15 actions on Jan. 29

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 29 in the House on House bill HJRCA15 ("con amend-redistricting"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin", "Referred to Rules Committee", "Read in Full a First Time" and "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain".

Crystal Lake City Council met January 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 29, 2019

Crystal Lake City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 22.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI: FBI's secret Madigan recordings in affidavit reveal nothing new about speaker's operations

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Glenda L Suits, Burton J By Atty N Ft Brischle and Scott W. and Walter F. Brischle unload 205 W. Roberts St., Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Glenda L Suits, Burton J By Atty N Ft Brischle and Scott W. and Walter F. Brischle sold their home at 205 W. Roberts St., Mount Zion to Burton J Brischle and Stanley D. Roberts for $83,000.

Christopher E. Dillow acquires 2450 E Brooks Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 2450 E Brooks Drive, Decatur was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by William P. and Nanette P. Frank for $229,500. The buyer was Christopher E. Dillow.

Nicolette B. Lilly (formerly known as), Nicolette B Taylor and Justin P. Lilly unload 630 N. Illinois St., Warrensburg

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Jacob T. Wallis purchased a home at 630 N. Illinois St., Warrensburg from Nicolette B. Lilly (formerly known as), Nicolette B Taylor and Justin P. Lilly for $103,000.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

87.6 percent of Sangamon Valley teachers stay put; average earns $48,398.36 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 87.6 percent of teachers stay at Sangamon Valley High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sandra L By Atty N Ft Camfield sells 2010 Roosevelt Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Sandra L By Atty N Ft Camfield sold their home at 2010 Roosevelt Ave., Decatur to Donald C. Boseman for $22,000.

89.2 percent of Blue Ridge teachers stay put; average earns $47,031.41 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Blue Ridge High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sharon M. Coker (also known as), Sharon M Coker Blair and Andrew W. Cooper unload 205 N. Camp St., Harristown

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Robert E. Lemmon purchased a home at 205 N. Camp St., Harristown from Sharon M. Coker (also known as), Sharon M Coker Blair and Andrew W. Cooper for $121,000.