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Federal Judge Rejects Illinois’ Bid to End Court Oversight of Disability Programs
A federal judge on Friday denied Illinois’ request to end court oversight of its disability services. Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman, with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, agreed with legal advocates who argued that the state still hasn’t met its decade-old promises to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live outside large institutions.
Illinois hospitals prepare for new price transparency laws
(The Center Square) – As hospital price transparency laws continue to evolve, Illinois health care facilities are required to keep pace. New rules took effect July 1, including requiring hospitals to affirm the inclusiveness, accuracy, and completeness of the standard charge information. A third wave of requirements, including new drug reporting and estimated allowed amounts, will go into effect in January 2025. “We all know about the hospital price transparency...
Illinois Democrat places campaign focus on economics, Republican says people are not happy
(The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats and Republicans are focusing on economic issues during the current election season. State Representative Marcus Evans told The Center Square that Democrats are having discussions about finances. “You go to any Democratic agenda and focus, we’re talking about economics. We don’t want people taxed out of their businesses,” Evans said. ...
Champaign County goes on high alert for West Nile Virus
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — West Nile Virus has claimed its first victim in Illinois. It was an 80-year-old out of Lake County. Now, the virus is on the rise in Central Illinois. Champaign County has been put on high alert, meaning high West Nile activity was found in area mosquito populations. It also means that […]
Springfield YMCA renames gym in honor of Doris Turner
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield YMCA has renamed their gym in honor of a longtime public servant in the City of Springfield. The YMCA honored Doris Turner (D-Springfield) this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Doris Turner Gymnasium. They said they wanted to recognize her support for the organization, which included securing […]
Investigation underway after former Springfield police officer crashes, severely injures two on motorcycle
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are in the hospital after a crash involving a retired police Sergeant near Lake Springfield Thursday night. The Illinois State Police said a Toyota Tundra was traveling north on East Lake Shore Drive near Laconwood Drive around 9:20 p.m. The truck turned left in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle […]
Central IL first responders gather for support after 3 officer-involved shootings
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — First responders throughout Central Illinois are standing together after a challenging week. Following three separate officer-involved shootings in the last few days, first responders throughout the area gathered at the iHotel in Champaign to debrief through a community support initiative meeting. Police, EMS and dispatch from seven counties across Central Illinois […]
Martinsville IL mayor, city attorney and city clerk resign
MARTINSVILLE, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— Residents of Martinsville, IL have a new mayor as of Wednesday night. And the city is currently looking for a new city attorney and city clerk/city collector. Robert Lovell, a city councilman for two years, was named Acting Mayor by the city council after Mayor Herman Davidson submitted his resignation effective immediately. […]
Illinois high school football recap: Peoria-area IHSA highlights from Week 2
It's Week 2 of the Illinois high school football season. We had some tight rivalry games on the IHSA schedule for the city's teams, while the Mid-Illini pulled out three victories — including an important one for East Peoria. Here is the Journal Star preps experience for Week 2, your one-stop shop as we...
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