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Pritzker orders more than $700 million in spending cuts
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced more than $700 million in spending cuts on Tuesday, calling it a “first step” in closing a $3.9 billion revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year’s budget. As part of those cuts, Pritzker said his office is negotiating with employee labor unions to identify…
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IHSA hopes to finalize 2021 schedule prior to January
The IHSA plans to meet with IDPH and Gov. JB Pritzker’s office prior to January to determine a timeline for 2021 sports, a press release from the IHSA said Monday. Another IHSA board meeting will be held before the New Year to finalize plans. The board, which met on Dec. 14, said contact days for…
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Illinois SNAP recipients can now use ALDI via Instacart
Illinois residents are now able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pick-up services using Electronic Benefit Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP). “The health and wellness of Illinois families is a top priority of my administration and I am pleased to announce this partnership which…
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Alicia Gusho joins Ruff Dayz grooming team
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Thanks to Alicia Gusho, there is one less teacher in the world, but one more dog groomer. Gusho, a Michigan native, earned her bachelor’s degree in English and was doing her student teaching at a high school about a decade ago. Before the semester came to an end, Gusho knew what…
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What to know as Illinois receives first COVID-19 vaccines
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration arrived in Illinois Monday, but officials said there’s still a need for social distancing, face coverings and other mitigations as a full rollout could take months. While Gov. JB Pritzker hailed distribution of…
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Bridle Brook asks Mahomet to Adopt-A-Resident
Bridle Brook has an opportunity for Mahomet residents to spread Christmas cheer to senior residents. To join the Adopt-a-Resident program call 217-586-3200.
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Letter to the Editor: Churches can work together to carry the load
I’m not pretending to be in a position to speak for all houses of worship. I am not even pretending to be in a place to speak for the whole of the one I attend. However, as someone on staff at a church during a pandemic, I do have some things on my heart, and…
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Letter to the Editor: Congratulations Graduate
Congratulations to Iman Zainab Hussain for achieving an MBA on December 12, 2020 from Illinois State University. From a young age Iman always excelled in academics and arts. As an older sister, she’s helped teach me in many subjects, even when it was difficult to accept her help she never gave up on trying. From…
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Seymour comes together to bring Christmas cheer to children
Seymour’s Santa Run may be the next best thing to actually witnessing the Big Man in Red coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve. On Dec. 20, around 2 p.m., Santa will be escorted by the Seymour Fire Department’s new fire truck as he makes his way through the streets of Seymour, handing out presents…
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10 Question Friday: Tasha Schifo
About TashaTasha Schifo is an over thinker. She is currently overthinking how to tell you about herself. She really wants you to know Jesus loves you. She also wants you to know some days she may be a horrible example of Jesus. Try not to hold that against her, because she will overthink that, too. …