The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.
A resident of Bloomington Township managed to gather the required 15 signatures necessary to hold a special township meeting of electors. The objective was to vote on a ballot question that many perceived as being distinctly anti-Israel. The question read, “Shall the United States federal government and subordinate divisions stop giving military funding to Israel, which currently costs taxpayers 3.8 billion dollars a year, given Israel’s global recognition as an apartheid regime with a track record of human rights violations?”
Route 51 around Assumption, Illinois, will soon bear the name “Connor-Keegan Memorial Highway” in honor of two local teenagers who tragically lost their lives in 2022. The decision to rename the route is a tribute to Connor Rowcliff and Keegan Virden and was made possible through legislation enacted by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville).
In Cumberland County County schools, 21 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
State Representative Niemerg recently acknowledged the commendable efforts of firefighters from Montrose and Teutopolis. These first responders were recognized for their tireless work in mitigating the disastrous effects of an anhydrous ammonia truck crash that occurred near Teutopolis last September.
House Republicans have called for the enactment of a $52.1 billion balanced State of Illinois budget for FY 2025, citing concerns over the state's fiscal health. The proposed budget is in line with subsection (b) of Section 2 of Article VIII of the Illinois Constitution, which mandates that appropriations for a fiscal year shall not exceed funds estimated by the General Assembly to be available during that year.
Candidates are pushing back against a recent legislation passed by the majority party in the Illinois General Assembly. The law, which allegedly hinders the slating of candidates for elected office, has been met with resistance as it is seen to limit voters' choices in many races. A lawsuit has been filed challenging this newly implemented election law.
May is recognized as Older Americans Month, a period dedicated to celebrating the contributions of older adults across the nation. The theme for 2024, "Powered by Connection," emphasizes the significance of meaningful relationships and connections on our well-being.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Clark County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.