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Hamilton County CUSD 10 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Edwards County CUSD 1 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Edwards County Community Unit School District 1, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

From Prairie State Wire

Top marginal tax rate in Illinois could reach 54.29% under Biden plan

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Illinois could hit 54.29 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

Analysis: Wabash County retiree households could pay $3,526.28 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 238 retirees in Wabash County could pay as much as $3,526.28 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Wayne County retiree households could pay $3,335.45 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 3,486 retirees in Wayne County could pay as much as $3,335.45 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: White County retiree households could pay $3,297.69 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 2,924 retirees in White County could pay as much as $3,297.69 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Saline County retiree households could pay $3,079.88 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 4,769 retirees in Saline County could pay as much as $3,079.88 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Hamilton County retiree households could pay $2,964.38 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 1,769 retirees in Hamilton County could pay as much as $2,964.38 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Edwards County retiree households could pay $3,433.65 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 1,375 retirees in Edwards County could pay as much as $3,433.65 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

Analysis: Gallatin County retiree households could pay $3,138.75 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 1,125 retirees in Gallatin County could pay as much as $3,138.75 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the SE Illinois News.

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

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).

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

4 candidates file to run for village trustees in Ridgway

By LGIS News Service | Jan 8, 2019

Ridgway voters will decide who will serve as village trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan pours $21.1 million into House races

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) contributed $21.1 million to 30 state House races this election cycle, including $3,445,351 to 22 fellow Democrats in the week leading up to Tuesday’s general election.

Fowler wins 59th Senate District race

By LGIS News Service | Nov 7, 2018

Republican Dale Fowler has been declared the winner in the 59th Senate District race against Democrat Steve Webb.