Village of Bethany Sets Plans for Expanding Roadwork

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July 16, 2014 State grant could increase scope of project by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter Harsh conditions last winter left roads across central Illinois in disrepair, and communities in Moultrie County saw no respite from the wear and tear caused by the ice and snow. Fortunately, residents of Bethany may not have to contend with the worst of their road problems much longer. Bethany’s village council approved a plan this month that seeks to fix some of the most pressing issues with roads and sidewalks around town. The plan, initially modest in scope due to budgetary constraints, could potentially expand … Read More

Illinois Department on Aging Mired by State Budget, Problem Areas Persist

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July 16, 2014 Shortfalls will need to be addressed by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter With the state of Illinois’s new fiscal year beginning on July 1, Governor Pat Quinn gave up his opposition to the state budget passed by lawmakers in May and approved the majority of the bill just one day before the deadline. The new state budget, which Quinn has repeatedly described as “incomplete” due to its exclusion of an extended income tax increase, may provide a fiscal framework under which the government can operate, but it does little to mitigate the daunting uncertainty felt by state agencies … Read More

Delta Dental Seeks Applications for Grants

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July 16, 2014 Eligible Moultrie County organizations encouraged to apply by Sept. 5 The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is kicking off its annual community grants program to provide funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of Illinois children. … Read More