In Richland County districts, 1,996 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The House is expected to vote on the Democrats' budget later tonight, likely during the overnight hours. This budget represents the largest partisan spending plan in state history and includes pay increases for politicians, tax hikes on Illinois residents, and hundreds of millions more in spending for non-citizens.
State Representative Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro) voted against legislation that allows Illinois to create permitting regulations for carbon capture, transport, and sequestration. Rep. Miller criticized Senate Bill 1289 as a move by Democrats to satisfy their climate donors.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Shelby County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.
Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning of summer, we must also remember the heroes who made our freedom possible.
The Illinois House has passed a Carbon Capture Sequestration (CCS) bill, Senate Bill 1289, which introduces new regulations aimed at capturing carbon emissions. The legislation, which had been in development for approximately five years, was brought to the floor close to the budget deadline.