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175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database
The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Righter says Pritzker's budget plan isn't responsible governance
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said that, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker referred to austerity during his budget address last week, the Governor's budget proposal did not reflect that.
Harrisburg senator wants state to focus on job creation
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is concerned with additional new spending in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget.
- Rep. Bailey thanks farmers for their continued work, urges them to view U of I webinars
- Rep. Bailey believes state is handling COVID-19 appropriately, but Pritzker should 'stop bashing' Trump
- Bailey predicts recession will force state's hand on pension reform
- Adam Niemerg wins Republican House primary in 109th District
- Incumbent Dave Severin seeks to win third term as 117th District House Rep
Senate passes bills to create tax credits for volunteer firefighters, Righter reminds of importance of census
State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding residents that they will soon be receiving 2020 Census invitations to complete the forms.
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Illinois collected 0.4% more in sales and gross receipts taxes in 2018
Of the $39.9 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2018, $18.7 billion came from sales and gross receipts taxes, a 0.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
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Illinois collected $296.2 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2018
Of the $39.9 billion in taxes collected by Illinois in 2018, 0.7 percent, or $296.2 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
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Census Bureau: 78.3 percent of people in Macedonia were old enough to vote in 2018
Of the 46 citizens living in Macedonia in 2018, 36 were old enough to vote as of Feb. 7, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Fairfield for the week of March 23-29
The Huck's at 101 W. Main St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Fairfield for the week of March 23-29, according to GasBuddy.com.
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The white population in West Salem decreases by 3 people between 2017 and 2018
The white population in West Salem decreased by 3 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
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Big Muddy River CC has an average inmate age of 44 in December 2019
Big Muddy River Correctional Center had an average inmate age of 44 in December 2019, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Best station to purchase premium gas near zip code 62887
The Murphy USA at 1348 Ill.-1 in Carmi is selling the cheapest premium gasoline near zip code 62887 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.
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1,917 inmates held at Illinois River CC in December 2019
Illinois River Correctional Center has an inmate population of at least 1,917 in December 2019, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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East Moline CC has an inmate population of at least 1,209 in December 2019
East Moline Correctional Center had an inmate population of at least 1,209 in December 2019, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.
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Census Bureau: 0 percent of people in Macedonia identified as multi-racial in 2018
Of the 46 citizens living in Macedonia in 2018, 100 percent said they were only one race while 0 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in February.
