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Fowler meets with constituents amid concerns over energy bill, COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 14, 2021

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), who has expressed opposition to Senate Bill 2408 – dubbed the "Clean Energy Bill" – held a Coffee and Conversation event in Vienna on October 14.

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Some receiving 'unemployment benefits in 2020' might qualify for tax refund in Illinois

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 20, 2021

Illinois residents who filed their 2020 tax return before the recent enactment of a federal unemployment tax exemption could look forward to a refund from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) if last year's income included unemployment benefits.

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Fowler: 'I can personally speak' about 'hardships' in support of Illinoisans with Alzheimer's and dementia

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 21, 2021

With approximately 230,000 Illinois residents living with dementia, lawmakers recently emphasized addressing Alzheimer’s and providing better support for those who have it and the caregivers.

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State to help more health centers receive COVID-19 vaccine

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

As the state of Illinois continues its efforts to get COVID-19 vaccines out to more residents, federally qualified health centers such as Jacksonville’s Central Counties Health Centers and the Cass County Health Department in Virginia and Beardstown were among approximately 100 locations identified for receiving additional vaccine doses.

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RATIO Architects will spearhead $84.7 million So. Illinois communications building update

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 17, 2021

The new communications building at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) campus is one step closer to reality.

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Century High School receives $1,000 grant for pollinator garden

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 26, 2021

Brent Miller, a Century High School teacher, recently received attention from state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) after being awarded an Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant.

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Elverado-Zeigler-Royalton coach remains optimistic his girls will play basketball this school year

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 16, 2020

The Illinois High School Association’s Board of Directors is seeking to extend an olive branch after an initial vote of defiance following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reclassification of high school sports – including basketball – from medium-risk to high-risk, effectively delaying the start of the season.

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Centerstone honors six Community Champions with social media video

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 7, 2020

The annual Community Champions Banquets hosted by Centerstone to honor community leaders who have advanced mental health and substance use disorder services in their local communities through their advocacy will be replaced, due to COVID-19, with a video honoring this year’s six winners.

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Bryant makes statement against progressive tax ballot proposal

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 13, 2020

The push to have Illinois voters approve a progressive income tax in November presented by advocates as a “fair tax" is not actually fair, according to critics, and could be damaging to the economic health of the state.

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Centerstone distributes 'necessity suitcases' to children in foster care

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 8, 2020

Centerstone recently handed out suitcases containing basic necessities to a number of foster care children in Illinois.