The Illinois House of Representatives has unanimously passed Senate Bill 3405 with a vote of 106-0. State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), the Chief Sponsor of the bill, stated that the legislation aims to assist individuals struggling with addictions or PTSD.
Rep. Wilhour will host a free fishing derby for children in Carlyle on June 22. The event is scheduled to take place at Fish Hatchery Pond and will feature special guest Al Crocker from "Fishing and the Outdoors with Al Crocker." Additionally, the Carlyle High School Bass Club and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will participate.
Last week in Springfield saw significant discussions among Democrats, with few bills passed in the House. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) lobbied for substantial new funding from Illinois taxpayers, seeking nine percent annual raises over their next four-year contract.
Today, Senate Bill 3405 was called for a third reading in the House and passed unanimously with a vote of 106-0. This legislation has now cleared both legislative chambers. Representative Miller expressed satisfaction with the support behind the bill aimed at assisting individuals struggling with addictions.
The role of a State's Attorney in Shelby County has recently been under scrutiny, particularly on social media. However, it is important to note that the Office of State’s Attorney is not a county office but an executive branch of state government. Therefore, the County Board has no control over its employment matters. The board's powers are primarily budgetary, such as approving the budget submitted by the office.
The Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against School District 95 in Paris, Illinois was heard in court yesterday. The suit was initiated after the school provided a heavily redacted document, which the plaintiffs believed violated case law. A copy of the redacted record is available for download.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Crawford County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.