Report Predicts Billions in Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Losses if State Meets EV Goals
Union-tied research group pushes for mileage tax to shore up road-building funds •January 18, 2023• By Nika Schoonover Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@ capitolnewsillinois.com Despite Illinois’ efforts to smoothly integrate electric vehicles into the state’s economy, a new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute is warning of a potential steep decline in transportation revenue as the process of electrification accelerates. The primary issue is motor fuel taxes, which will see a significant drop as more electric vehicles make their way to the road and fewer people fill their cars with gas. Since motor fuel taxes make up the backbone of … Read More
Birkey’s Farm Store Announces New Store Manager In Arthur
•January 18, 2023• On January 1st Birkey’s Farm Store announced Mike Hugg as the new Store Manager of Birkey’s in Arthur. Mike began his career with Birkey’s in Oakland parts department in 2015, then in 2018 transitioned into the Parts Manager role at Birkey’s in Arthur, and most recently served as a Regional Parts and Service Administrator in 2022. … Read More
Birth to Five Illinois is Amplifying Family Voice in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie & Shelby Counties
•January 18, 2023• According to the report of the Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Funding, “The beating heart of an effective ECEC system is the community, and in order to provide for community input, the Commission urges creation of a formal community and regional infrastructure.” In response to this recommendation, the State has partnered with the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) to build this equity-driven statewide regional system, Birth to Five Illinois, comprised of staff and local Councils that will amplify family, provider, and community voices in the state policy-making … Read More
The Discovery Partners Institute and the Illinois Dept. of Public Health Launch Online COVID-19 Tracker
•January 18, 2023• The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today a new website that tracks the levels of COVID-19 in wastewater samples in Chicago and other cities across Illinois. The interactive online tool builds on the statistics posted on the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker website and provides more Illinois-specific data in easy-to-understand charts. “This data is now going to be available to researchers and the public alike, giving everyone as accurate picture as possible for the pandemic,” said Bill Jackson, executive director of DPI. “This is a game-changer in terms of transparency … Read More
Obituaries 1-18-2023: Vickie Cole Thompson
Vickie Cole Thompson Vickie (Brown) Cole Thompson, 77, of Windsor, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon with her loved ones by her side. … Read More
Obituaries 1-18-2023: John Dowling
John Dowling John A. Dowling, 83, of Okeechobee, Florida, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. … Read More
Lake Land College Accepting Nominations
•January 18, 2023• Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Service Award, Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumnus Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Society. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations. Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award. … Read More
Facts for Families: Five Tips for Creating Powerful Affirmations
•January 18, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Since we have started a new year, and that usually involves resolutions on changes and how we will improve ourselves, I thought this would be a good time to share this article written by Extension Educator Michele Crawford. Michele says: Often when I talk to adults about self-care the conversation leads to changes people want to make in their life. These changes may be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. This seems natural as taking the time to recognize where we do and don’t take care of ourselves builds self-awareness and from … Read More
Windsor Jr/Sr HS Honor Roll Quarter 2
•January 18, 2023• 7th Grade High Honors – Peter Mast, Blake Owens 8th Grade High Honors – Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast 8th Grade Honor Roll – Brenna Brown, Elizabeth Cloe, Ryan Harris, Aaron Helmbacher, Paisley Montgomery, Allie Upton, Ty Welsh … Read More