The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Effingham County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.
State Representative Blaine Wilhour, a Republican from Beecher City, recently expressed concerns over the establishment of a new state department. The costs associated with this new cabinet-level department remain unclear, which has prompted Wilhour's challenge.
The Illinois General Assembly, expected to adjourn on May 24th, has made little progress in balancing the state's budget. Democrats are anticipated to employ various strategies to cover the deficit, similar to their approach last year when they passed a massive budget at 3:00 a.m. The expectation is that similar tactics will be used this year.
In Edgar County County schools, 35 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The average school administrator’s salary in Cowden-Herrick Community Unit School District 3A was $78,555 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $45,432, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) welcomed thirteen honors students and their teachers and families to the Illinois State Capitol on Monday. Rep. Wilhour spoke to the visitors about how the General Assembly operates and they were given a history of the House chambers. The students also heard from House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (89th District) from Savana, IL.
The Village of Stewardson in Illinois is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and the occasion has been marked by congratulations and good wishes from the Illinois House of Representatives, led by Rep. Brad Halbrook.
The average school administrator’s salary in North Clay Community Unit School District 25 was $80,361 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $44,856, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.