Author: Press Release
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From Mackenzie’s View: A warm heart in winter months
BY MACKENZIE BONHAM Well hello everybody! Wow!! These last two months have flown by fast for this Little Miss! So many fun things have been going on I want to share with you. First, early January I had the honor to take my check down to the St. Louis, MO Shriner’s Hospital. It was a… Read more
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First month’s legal marijuana sales generate $7.3 million in tax revenue
photo by Jerry Nowicki – Capitol News Illinois By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue reported Monday that the first month of legalized adult-use cannabis sales in the state generated $7.3 million in cannabis tax revenue for the state, plus another $3.1 million in retail sales taxes that are shared… Read more
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Dessert reception for Nuxoll March 9
The Mahomet-Seymour School District will hold a dessert reception on Monday, March 9, from 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Lobby of Middletown Prairie Elementary School to thank Trent Nuxoll, Chief School Business Official, for his years of service to the District. After 9 years of service to the Mahomet-Seymour Schools, Mr. Nuxoll is… Read more
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Proposed bills add sexting and e-cigs to school curriculum
By JERRY NOWICKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Two bills that would add the risks of e-cigarette use and sexting to public school curriculum will head to the full Illinois House of Representatives after unanimously passing a committee Wednesday, Feb. 19 The House education curriculum committee heard testimony about House Bills 4007 and 3928, which would require public schools… Read more
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Pritzker paints two budget pictures: One with graduated tax, one without
By JERRY NOWICKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has tied his second-year state budget proposal to the unfinished marquee policy initiative of his first year – a constitutional amendment that allows the state to impose higher income tax rates on higher income earners. If voters approve that graduated income tax initiative… Read more
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Bennett-Manar to host discussion about prescription drug prices in Champaign
CHAMPAIGN – Champaign-area residents concerned about rising prescription drug prices will have an opportunity to become educated at a town hall on Monday, March 9th, presented by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) and State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill). This is the first of a series of town halls that will be held across the state… Read more
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Carle expanding access to safe medication disposal
Urbana, Ill.— Carle’s Pharmacy director Linda Fred, RPh, and others launched a safe, easy and anonymous way for community members to dispose of medications with the installation of a secure box in the Orchard Street lobby at Carle Foundation Hospital. As a pharmacist, Fred understands the risks and dangers of hanging on to unneeded medications. … Read more
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Rose secures Ag Grant for Mahomet-Seymour High School
The Mahomet-Seymour Schools announced that the district has received a $25,000 Ag Grant from the State of Illinois that was secured by local State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet). The funds from this grant will be dedicated to improving and upgrading the greenhouse, which is located on the campus of Mahomet-Seymour High School. This facility is… Read more
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Champaign County Area Home Sales Climb in December
Residential home sale activity in the Champaign County area rose by double digits during the month of December as more buyers were confident that now is the time to make a home purchase. The Champaign County Association of REALTORS® reports a total of 211 residential homes were sold in December, up 19.89 percent as compared… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: 2019 a year to remember in fight against Alzheimer’s
As someone who has been a caregiver to several family members, I am one of the millions of Americans experiencing the emotional, physical and financial heartache that dementia has on individuals and their families. I know there are more ways to help families like mine, and that’s why I work with my elected officials as… Read more