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Movie cites Illinois native David Kindred in media push to paint Richard Jewell as guilty in 1996 Olympics bombing

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has launched a preemptive strike at legendary director Clint Eastwood and Warner Bros. with the release this week of “Richard Jewell,” the movie about the security guard first considered a hero after the 1996 Olympics bombing but who overnight became the No. 1 suspect courtesy of the media.

By W.J. Kennedy | Dec 11, 2019

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: OSF Ventures Invests in Socially Determined Health Care Data Analytics Company

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2019

Start-up is Positioned to Become First-Choice Provider for Social Risk Analysis

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Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

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Closure of Hennepin coal plant results in loss of 60 jobs in Putnam County

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 14, 2019

A deal to close several coal-fired power plants in Illinois, including the Hennepin power plant, has resulted in the loss of dozens of jobs in Putnam County, according to state Rep. Lance Yednock (D-Ottawa).

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Rep. Caulkins speaks out against the 'jobs tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 8 months ago

House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) urged a No vote on the graduated income tax amendment to the state's constitution during Monday's session.

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4 McLean, Livingston nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Four nursing homes in McLean and Livingston counties received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: April Business Before Hours hosted by Integrity at Holiday Inn

By Press release submission | Mar 20, 2019

Our annual Business Before Hours with Integrity Technology Solutions will be at the Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport In honor of your attendance Integrity will donate $10 to the local nonprofit 501(c)(3) of your choice.

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GOP Rep. Caulkins claims pension plan far from fiscally sound

By Glenn Minnis | 11 months ago

Newly elected Republican State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks he knows why things have become so dysfunctional in Springfield.

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CITY OF CHENOA: Business Survey

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2019

Business Surveys went out in the mail last week.

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PONTIAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Welcome New Member, Mid Illinois Solar

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

The Chamber welcomed a new member, Mid Illinois Solar, today with a ribbon cutting.

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MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: First New Member Thursday

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

You KNOW what day it is Our First New Member Thursday highlight today is The Proving Ground, opening March 8th.

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MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Understanding Local Incentive Opportunities

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

Join us on February 26 to learn more about the local incentive tools that the City of Bloomington, Town of Normal, McLean County, and the City of Lexington have to offer for new and existing small businesses.

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EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 12 months ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

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Westminster Village hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Westminster Village, a 78-bed skilled care center in Bloomington, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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Evenglow Lodge hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 30, 2019

Evenglow Lodge, a 214-bed skilled and shelter care center in Pontiac, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 12 months ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.