Progressive Democrats in Illinois are pushing for a significant change in zoning laws that would impact single-family housing in the state. House Bill 4795, introduced by Representative Kam Buckner, aims to eliminate single-family zoning areas in Illinois' largest cities. The proposed legislation, known as the Single-Family Zoning Ban Act, would require areas currently zoned for single-family homes to allow for the development of duplexes, triplexes, and other types of multi-family homes.The bill has sparked a debate between supporters who argue that single-family zoning...
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, is vehemently opposing House Bill 5345, a proposed change to the law that allows lower hourly wages for Illinoisans who receive cash tips, particularly those in the restaurant and delivery sectors. Wilhour expressed his concerns about the potential consequences of the legislation, stating, “you’re going to see less restaurants, you’re going to see less jobs. The consumers are going to be the ones who pay, that’s who always pays the bill at the end of the day. It’s basically a regressive tax on working people.”Moreover, Wilhour...
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 118 voters in Central Township of Hunter: Precinct Hunter cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cumberland County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
The average school administrator’s salary in Shelbyville Community Unit School District 4 was $99,969 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $55,953, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an East Central Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 144 voters in Central Township of Buck: Precinct Buck cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.
Administrators in Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 earn an average of $89,914 per year, ranking 718th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.