DACC Incumbents Coming Back; Easton and Towne Joining 118 Board, Write-in Votes to be Inputted Friday
Three current District 118 board members in the four four-year terms up for election on the school board didn't seek re-election - President Randal Ashton (a 20-year member), Tyson Parks and Shannon Schroeder.
Apr 02, 2025
Deery: Bill to empower schools to increase pay for high-need teachers heads to governor's desk
Under current state law, schools can offer teachers supplemental pay along with their base salary under the district's negotiated salary schedule. However, these payments are not often utilized.
Apr 02, 2025
Voter Turnout Expected to be Mixed (CLICK ON LINKS TO VIEW RESULTS)
Voting is expected to be heavier in some areas of the county today than others because of races that are on the ballot. In Westville, Georgetown, and Hoopeston, for example, voters are deciding who will serve as mayor along with city council or village board members. In Westville there will be a new mayor elected as ...
Apr 01, 2025
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Increase Youth Employment Opportunities
"Our youth is our future," said Kelly. "I'm proud to partner with Senators Durbin and Duckworth once again to introduce two pieces of legislation that will invest in economic opportunities for our youth. Better job options can help break a cycle of poverty and address roadblocks that prevent young people...
Apr 01, 2025
Get Out and Vote 6 AM - 7 PM on Tuesday, April 1st's "Consolidated Election Day"
Tuesday, April 1st is Election Day for the 2025 Consolidated Election.
Mar 31, 2025
Infrastructure Takes Center Stage in Vermilion County Mayoral Races
Improving infrastructure is among the top priorities of the candidates running for mayor in two Vermilion County cities in Tuesday's consolidated election.
Mar 31, 2025
INDIVISIBLE VERMILION COUNTY to Participate in Carpool to Champaign Sat Mar 29th; Getting Ready for National Day April 5th
Ryan says the "National Indivisible Day of Protest" will be on Saturday, April 5th. And Vermilion County's group will be having their own rally right in from of the VA Illiana Health Care Medical Center.
Mar 27, 2025
Last call for 3 a.m. last call in Westville? Views differ
At present, the village's code for hours of operation for those holding liquor licenses says "No person shall sell or offer for sale at retail any alcoholic liquor in this village between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. each and every day; except that on Sundays the closing hours shall be 3 a.m. to 9 a.m."
Mar 27, 2025
Schweizer's Bill Concerning Rulemaking by Dept. of Veterans Affairs Passes Out of Committee
Designed to amend the School Code and the Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant Act and Scholarship by adding rulemaking authority when determining grant and scholarship eligibility.
Mar 27, 2025
Rep. Miller and Senator Marshall Introduce the Defining Male and Female Act
Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Defining Male and Female Act. This legislation codifies President Donald Trump's executive order defining "male" and "female.
Mar 26, 2025
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