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Decision 2017

Libertarian gubernatorial candidate in Virginia qualifies for November ballot

RICHMOND, Va. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Voters in Virginia will have a third choice on the ballot in the gubernatorial general election on November 7. Cliff Hyra, a 34-year-old patent attorney hailing from Hanover County, has qualified to be on the ballot as the Libertarian Party candidate, as confirmed Thursday by the Virginia Department of Elections as Hyra and supporters submitted petitions bearing more than 10,000 signatures to earn a spot on the ballot. He joins Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam […]

todayJune 30, 2017 12

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois Conservation Foundation announces 2017 Conservation Achievement Scholarship winners

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced the selections of Patricia Calderon of Chicago and Jacob Handel of Sycamore as recipients of the 2017 Conservation Achievement Scholarships. Both high school seniors will receive $2,000 to apply to specified expenses at the two- or four-year college or university of their choice. "Through the Conservation Achievement Scholarship program, the ICF is able to recognize and reward the hard work on conservation stewardship and natural resources protection being done […]

todayJune 29, 2017 5

Business & Lifestyle

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals. Tuition goes up no matter what state legislators do," analyst Preston Cooper wrote after studying tuition trends for the American Enterprise Institute. "Public colleges, with state boundaries insulating them from competition, and generous federal student aid programs at their disposal, charge as much as they can get away with. Changes in state funding are largely irrelevant." In Illinois, schools needs more […]

todayJune 29, 2017 2

Business & Lifestyle

Raymond council handle a variety of housekeeping measures at June meetings

RAYMOND (Heartland Newsfeed) -- In the meeting of the Raymond Village Board that took place on June 5, the board voted to approve the prevailing wage ordinance, discussed a citizen’s project regarding a ditch, mosquito spraying is underway and the water tower is looking at a cleaning of the exterior among other items of discussion. Following approval of the meeting minutes from May 15 and prior minutes from April 30, the board voted to approve Ordinance 421, the prevailing wage […]

todayJune 24, 2017 9

Business & Lifestyle

Important reminders to motorists regarding train safety

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- With accidents happening so close to each other this past week in Raymond and east of Ohlman, with a third involving a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle in Decatur -- the unfortunate Rule of Threes regarding bad news -- it has become crucial to review tip from Operation Lifesaver regarding train safety. The following is information and tip provided by the program: Trains and cars don't mix. Never race a train to the crossing -- even […]

todayJune 24, 2017 7

Business & Lifestyle

UPDATE: Matt Hughes stable after train collision

RAYMOND/SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Officials with the Illinois State Police are still investigating a major collision between a truck and train on Beelers Trail in Raymond. A family statement made Sunday morning, June 18, noted some positive news: Our family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support. Please understand that there are many false reports out there by people who say they are close to the family. We will post another update here when we have more news. Matt […]

todayJune 24, 2017 14

Automotive News

Don’t discount safe driving this summer

WASHINGTON (NewsUSA) -- Summertime brings longer days and ideal driving conditions to much of the United States. However, summer weather can also lull drivers into a false sense of security, according to data from a survey conducted by Michelin. Approximately two-thirds of the drivers surveyed (67%) reported feeling safer while driving during the summer; their top reasons were better weather (81%) and better road conditions (83%). However, more car accidents occur during the summer months than at any other time of […]

todayJune 24, 2017 13

Business & Lifestyle

Former Vanderbilt football player found guilty of rape

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A grand jury found a former Vanderbilt University football player of raping an unconscious female student in a teammate's dorm room back stemming from a 2013 incident in a Nashville courtroom Friday. The jury, after 15 hours of deliberations, found 23-year-old Brandon Banks guilty on charges of aggravated rape and aggravated sexual assault. The case against Banks stoked simmering concerns about sexual assault on college campuses by student-athletes. Sentencing will take place on August 18, where Banks […]

todayJune 24, 2017 25

Business & Lifestyle

Save Time, Buy Online: Illinois State Fair Gate & Parking Now Available for Online Purchase

Ticket scanning now an option at all Illinois State Fair gates SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Fair continues its trek into the digital age by offering an online payment option for gate admission, parking passes and mega passes this year with more features to be added in addition to last year's unveiling of a new mobile app that allows fair attendees to customize their visit to the state fairgrounds. In addition to purchasing advance tickets, attendees will also have the option […]

todayJune 23, 2017 25

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