Largent Out At Sangamon County Animal Control; Volunteer Program Suspended
Longtime Sangamon County Animal Control director Greg Largent has been dismissed from his position, after months of complaints about the agency’s operations. While county officials continue to dismiss many of those complaints as “sensational” and “deceitful,”
Budget trouble ahead for Illinois when federal aid runs dry, experts warn
(The Center Square) – Illinois state government could run into budget trouble in a few years because they’ve been using a one-time surge of federal tax funds to pay recurring, longer-term expenses, a report says. The Volcker
Wiretap Indicates Madigan Knew Of Lobbyist Payments To Fired Aide
Despite his claims that he had no involvement, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was captured on telephone wiretaps discussing an effort to steer money from lobbyists to a longtime political ally. That’s according to the
Giant Slide To Remain In Springfield As Sale Is Finalized
It’s confirmed: the iconic Giant Slide will remain at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Doug Knight of Knight’s Action Park closed the deal over the weekend to purchase the local landmark for a reported price of $250,000.
Reising, Deering Pick Up Endorsements In 13th District GOP Race
Endorsements are piling up in the crowded Republican primary for the 13th District Congressional seat. A number of Sangamon County elected officials are throwing their support behind Jesse Reising in the four-way race, including all of
Gas Prices Remain High As Memorial Day Travel Period Approaches
There’s not much to suggest you’ll see any relief from high gas prices anytime soon. Triple A says gasoline supplies around the country are shrinking, while demand is climbing… and is likely to go up even
Illinois parents scramble to find baby formula amid national shortage
(The Center Square) – Illinois parents are scrambling to find baby formula amid a national shortage, though some relief may be on the way. The first week of May saw 43% of baby formula supplies out of
Election-year population politics at play in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A recent update on overcount and undercount estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau is playing into Illinois’ election-year politics. Last year, the census said Illinois lost 18,000 people in the past decade. That
Film tax credit aims to spur movie production in Illinois
(The Center Square) – An already thriving film and television show industry in Illinois will get an additional boost in July from taxpayers. Established in 2008, the Illinois Film Production Tax Credit provides a 30% tax credit
Two new measures promote Illinois-grown food
(The Center Square) – Illinois farmers should have an easier time getting Illinois-grown food to Illinois eaters as a result of two measures that passed the legislature this spring. Molly Pickering, deputy director of the Illinois Stewardship