The Mahomet Aquifer, a crucial water source for over half of east-central Illinois' population, has been under scrutiny due to recent legislative changes and environmental concerns. Designated as a "Sole Source Aquifer" by the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2015, it serves nearly one million residents across 15 counties.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has led to scrutiny over the handling of a child pornography case in Shelby County. The FOIA request, which included media inquiries directed at the Shelby County State’s Attorney, resulted in what was perceived as an improper denial of records. This denial is currently under review by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) office due to alleged violations.
Several years ago, concerns were raised about the legality of Shelby County's hiring of private counsel and paying them with public funds. The issue was highlighted in a recent court session where Judge Brian Kibler emphasized that county officials cannot legally hire private attorneys for representation.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jasper County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Edgar County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Clay County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Administrators in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 earn an average of $73,456 per year, ranking 21st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.