Health plan changes for 18,000 children to take effect Tuesday
Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The state is moving ahead with its plan to shift an estimated 18,000 children from the child welfare system into a health care coverage plan despite warnings from children’s advocates that the change will cut many of…
Read MoreIllinois’ vote-by-mail requests shatter previous record set two years ago
By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health has released in-person voting guidelines for election authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 this year. Changes announced last week include moving polling locations from senior living facilities, maintaining social distancing for voters and workers, creating outdoor spaces for citizens…
Read MorePoettker Construction headquarters wins Building Team Award
Poettker Construction Co. was recently awarded a bronze Building Team Award by Building Design+Construction for its new state-of-the-art headquarters in Breese, finished in October 2019. The Building Team Awards highlight the best projects across the country, exemplifying the collaboration between owner, architect, engineer and contractor to produce buildings that exhibit architectural and construction excellence. “We…
Read MoreCrowe seeks tax holiday initiative for back-to-school shopping in Illinois
A measure introduced by state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, would create a tax holiday on clothes and school supplies starting with the 2021-2022 school year. Senate Bill 4008 is a “nod to our working parents, guardians and teachers in Illinois, lowering the tax rate on school supplies is one less burden when preparing for…
Read MoreHanson tabbed as treasurer for Madison County Bar Association
John C. Hanson is serving this year as treasurer of the Madison County Bar Association. He is a member of the litigation practice group at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., representing companies in a variety of commercial matters. Previously, he served as an assistant state’s attorney in the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. “We’re pleased…
Read MoreGroup cancels Alton’s Halloween Parade, one of area’s largest
The East End Improvement Association has announces the cancellation of the 2020 Alton Halloween Parade, one of the region’s largest such parades, due to COVID-19. “We regret to cancel this fun, wonderful family tradition,” stated Steve Schwartz, spokesman of the East End Improvement Association. “After much deliberation, we felt that for the health of our…
Read MoreBelleville offering free masks to residents as part of COVID battle
Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, the city of Belleville is offering free surgical face masks to residents who live in Belleville. The city has 85,500 masks, and residents may each receive two masks which are available for pick-up at various locations throughout the city. Those locations include: – City Hall, 101 S. Illinois St.; – Fire…
Read MoreLewis and Clark Community College welcomes new faculty members
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed four new full-time faculty members this fall. All four replaced former faculty members in programs that demonstrated a need, said LCCC Chief Academic Officer Jill Lane. “We’re really excited for this group,” Lane said. Instructor of Chemistry Ben Hutcherson has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Georgetown…
Read MoreSIUE goes inside for next vice chancellor for administration
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has selected Morris Taylor, PhD, as its vice chancellor for administration following a national search. Pending approval by the SIU Board of Trustees, Taylor officially assumes his new responsibilities on Thursday, Oct. 1. The VCA is responsible for support functions of the university, including planning and budgeting, human resources, financial affairs,…
Read MoreNew order in the court: masks at all times, justices say
State Supreme Court: Symptomatic individuals should also avoid courthouses, per guidelines By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ highest court on Thursday included wearing a face covering in its COVID-19 rules governing state courthouse admittance. The update comes six days after Gov. JB Pritzker issued his seventh disaster proclamation in response to…
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