Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois bszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Final budget details are still being negotiated behind […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Democratic Rep. Thaddeus Jones speaks on the House floor on his way to passing a pair of bills to regulate the homeowner and auto insurance industries. (Capitol News Illinois photo […]
The City of Effingham Utility Billing Department has announced that West Grove Avenue will be closed from S Cherry St. to S Mulberry St. beginning Monday, June 1st @ 7:00AM until […]
An Altamont man has been sentenced to prison in the settlement of a drug case. 56-year-old Joseph A. Morris pleaded guilty Thursday to delivery of 15 to 100 grams of […]
Midland States Bank announced a $50,000 commitment to Community Support Systems (CSS) in support of the organization’s “One Community. Under One Roof.” capital campaign. The pledge will provide $10,000 annually […]
Monty L. Swearingen, 73, of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. […]
Brent Jay Jasper, 65, originally from St. Peter, IL, currently resided in Burleson, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 peacefully at his home. Brent was born on December 21st, […]