The average school administrator’s salary in Arthur Community Unit School District 305 was $87,203 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,922, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
A recent video message has emphasized the importance of defending values and restoring order. The speaker in the video passionately declared, "We have to defend our values and restore order now!" The urgency in the speaker's tone highlights the critical need for action in the current situation.The message, released on May 3, 2024, serves as a rallying cry for individuals to come together and uphold shared principles. The speaker's call for action is clear and direct, emphasizing the importance of unity and decisive measures.As the call to defend values and restore order...
Progressive Democrats have once again utilized unconventional tactics to push through an election omnibus bill in the House, prompting strong opposition from Republicans. State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) expressed his frustration with the lack of transparency and perceived corruption from the Democratic party, stating, “Yesterday we witnessed a brazen attack against Illinois democracy and residents are once again left in the dark by the Democrat party.”Miller criticized the last-minute filing of the bill, SB2412, as a political maneuver aimed at suppressing...
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) expressed strong disapproval towards Governor Pritzker's signing of Senate Bill 2412, labeling it as "un-American." Niemerg criticized the gubernatorial action, stating, “This heavy-handed muscling through of a change in Illinois election law to stop competition in races for the Illinois House and Illinois Senate is election interference plain and simple."Niemerg further elaborated on his concerns, pointing out the implications of the bill on the ongoing slating process and its potential to stifle competition within the...
Rep. Niemerg Honors Fallen Police Officers at 39th Annual Illinois Police Officer’s MemorialYesterday, at the 39th Annual Illinois Police Officer’s Memorial held at the State Capitol, legislators and members of the Springfield community gathered to pay tribute to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect the community. During the ceremony, six fallen police officers were honored for their courage in the line of duty.The officers honored were Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso and Officer Aréanah Makayla Preston from the Chicago Police Department,...
Illinois Governor Signs Democrats' Controversial Elections BillIllinois Governor, JB Pritzker, wasted no time in signing the Democrats' controversial elections bill into law despite previous statements suggesting otherwise. The bill, which was filed in the House just two days ago, has now been officially enacted.The swift approval of the bill has raised eyebrows, especially considering the Governor's recent remarks. Just yesterday, Governor Pritzker admitted at a press conference that he had not yet familiarized himself with the specifics of the legislation.The new...
The average school administrator’s salary in Altamont Community Unit School District 10 was $88,440 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $50,095, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average coaching salary at Eastern Illinois University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Coles County, was $55,603, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
On May 2, 2024, Rep. Miller and his colleagues spoke out against what they perceive as a threat to democracy in Illinois. Rep. Miller stated, "Yesterday, we witnessed a direct attack against our democracy in Illinois," highlighting the seriousness of the situation.The focus of their concern was SB2412, a bill that they believe lacks transparency and ethical practices. Rep. Miller expressed his disappointment, saying, "SB2412 was a backroom deal presented to Republicans with zero transparency."Furthermore, Rep. Miller and his colleagues criticized the bill as another...
Rep. Halbrook and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus commenced the National Day of Prayer today with their second annual Prayer Breakfast. Former Congressman Randy Forbes, the President and Co-Founder of the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, served as this year's keynote speaker."It was a truly inspirational way to start our day at the Capitol today," expressed Rep. Halbrook.
In a recent development, Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has strongly criticized the Democratic-backed election legislation in Illinois, labeling it as "Politics on Steroids." The amended Senate Bill 2412, which was pushed through by the majority party in the Illinois House, has sparked outrage from Rep. Halbrook."This legislation puts political heavy-handedness on steroids and puts on full display the depths to which the Democrats that have run Illinois into the ground will go to cling to their political power. It also resurrects the elimination of Illinois’...
State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) criticized the last-minute actions of the Democrats in the Illinois House of Representatives, calling their move a "typical playbook." Wilhour and his fellow Republican members voted present on a piece of legislation that would impact candidates for the General Assembly.“Democrats followed their typical playbook yesterday, drop a major omnibus bill at the last minute that does several things without giving us any prior notice,” said Rep. Wilhour. “One of those things is to deny ballot access to candidates who want to be...