By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Player selections for all-star football games are traditionally reserved for those athletes who have a banner senior season. Leave it to the coronavirus pandemic to create a change of plans in 2020. Organizers of the annual Shriners All-Star football game couldn’t wait for results of a […]
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10 Question Friday: Kimberly Ashbrook
About Kimberly Kimberly Keniley-Ashbrook is the mother of four boys and lives in rural Homer. A former classroom teacher, she’s worked in the education field for many years. She’s currently serving her third term on the Heritage CUSD #8 School Board and is Executive Committee Chair of the Illinois Association […]
Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity Network
By RAYMON TRONCOSOCapitol News Illinois | Report For Americartroncoso@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday that will distribute refurbished devices to low-income households. The Computer Equity Network is a collaboration between the state, the […]
Illinois minimum wage set to increase on Jan. 1, 2021
Minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another $1/hour again come Jan. 1, 2021. This will be the third increase since Jan. 1, 2020 when the minimum wage moved from $8.25/hour to $9.25/hour. On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage moved to $10/hour. Annual $1/hour increases until 2025 will […]
Heritage looks to honor alumni, Veterans and community through Legacy Project
Legacy matters to the Heritage School District. Now 30 years into the consolidation of the Homer and ABL school districts,the Heritage District is taking the steps forward to recognize theirstudents and their heritage. In September, the board of education approved the development of threeprojects focused on recognizing the work of […]
Pritzker orders more than $700 million in spending cuts
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced more than $700 million in spending cuts on Tuesday, calling it a “first step” in closing a $3.9 billion revenue shortfall in the current fiscal year’s budget. As part of those cuts, Pritzker said his office is negotiating with […]
IHSA hopes to finalize 2021 schedule prior to January
The IHSA plans to meet with IDPH and Gov. JB Pritzker’s office prior to January to determine a timeline for 2021 sports, a press release from the IHSA said Monday. Another IHSA board meeting will be held before the New Year to finalize plans. The board, which met on Dec. […]
Illinois SNAP recipients can now use ALDI via Instacart
Illinois residents are now able to access fresh food and pantry staples from ALDI via Instacart’s same-day delivery and pick-up services using Electronic Benefit Transfer and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT SNAP). “The health and wellness of Illinois families is a top priority of my administration and I am pleased […]
Oakwood’s Gage Reed signs to wrestle at Missouri Valley College
By FRED KRONER fred@mahometnews.com Wrestling has been a part of Gage Reed’s life now for a decade. What he lacked early-on in natural ability, he more than made up for with determination. “When I started in third grade, I wasn’t the best,” Reed said. “I was average.” Improvement came slowly. […]
What to know as Illinois receives first COVID-19 vaccines
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration arrived in Illinois Monday, but officials said there’s still a need for social distancing, face coverings and other mitigations as a full rollout could take months. While Gov. […]
