Trump administration ends reimbursements for Illinois food programs
USDA funds are part of nearly $2 billion being withheld from Illinois, Pritzker says By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois March 4, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration has stopped reimbursing Illinois for a program designed to help farmers and supply fresh food to Illinois food banks. The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that…
Read MoreFreeburg high school wins 3D printing, advanced manufacturing competition; Triad second
AMICSTL, Project MFG celebrate innovation and collaboration The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) and Project MFG successfully hosted a dynamic 3D printing and additive manufacturing competition, showcasing the talents of nine high school teams from across the St. Louis bi-state metro region. This event provided students with a unique opportunity to apply their…
Read MoreLegislation aims to help first-time homebuyers
Bill would create tax deductible accounts to save for down payments By PETER HANCOCK and JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois February 27, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – As the cost of housing continues to rise, Illinois realtors are pushing legislation to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to save for a down payment. Senate Bill 148 would…
Read MorePritzker says federal funds still being withheld; warns of further spending cuts
770K Illinoisans could lose health coverage under GOP federal budget plan By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois February 26, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker accused the Trump administration this week of continuing to withhold nearly $1.9 billion from Illinois state agencies, nonprofits and small businesses, despite the fact that an order to freeze those…
Read MoreIllinois schools continuing DEI initiatives despite federal funding threats
State receives billions annually from federal government By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois February 26, 2025 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education is not telling schools to stop any diversity, equity and inclusion lessons or programs, the state’s education chief told a House committee this week, even as the Trump administration threatens to…
Read MoreMillerKing LLC announces Dillon Borri as partner
The law firm of MillerKing LLC recently announced that Dillon M. Borri has been named a partner. Along with Borri, the firm’s attorneys are Stephanie A. King, William R. Miller, Bryan A. Dooling, and Anthony E. Dos Santos. Borri focuses his practice on personal injury and civil litigation representing individuals, families, and small businesses. He…
Read MoreS.M. Wilson CMO Bohnert, company, projects, named finalists in AEC Show-Me Awards
S. M. Wilson & Co. has been named as a finalist in four categories in the 2025 AEC Show-Me Awards by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3). “We are honored to be named a finalist in multiple categories,” said Michael Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “Our company has built a reputation as…
Read MoreThe Heart Center at OSF Saint Anthony’s conducts another “first” with pacemaker implant
Cardiology services specialty program at hospital completes its second “first” in less than a month’s time The Heart Center at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has impeccable timing when it comes to announcing multiple first-ever procedures its conducted in less than a month’s time – especially with the announcements coming last month (February), which…
Read MoreICC backs legislative effort to crack down on predatory towers
On Feb. 26, 2025, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) joined Senator Celina Villanueva and Representative Will Davis to unveil legislation to reform the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law and crack down on predatory towing practices. ICC Chief of Police Ruben Ramirez Jr. joined the lawmakers at a Springfield press conference to express support for the…
Read MoreThe Heart Center at OSF Saint Anthony’s conducts its first CardioMEMS implant for heart failure patient
73-year old Riverbend region resident benefits from expertise of cardiology services specialty program at hospital A 73-year old male lifelong Riverbend region resident is the first patient of the Heart Center at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center to receive the CardioMEMS™ HF System, a new implantable, wireless monitoring sensor to manage heart failure (HF).…
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