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Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
Illinois quick hits: State Police award grants for gun confiscations
State Police award grants for gun confiscations Illinois State Police announced nearly two dozen police agencies across Illinois will share in $1.5 million to conduct enforcement details against people barred from having a firearm. The detail will focus on those who are subject to firearm restraining orders, clear and present danger reports, or received a criminal conviction, among other reasons. ...
British Visitor Used 2 Words to Describe Illinois & I’m Ticked
It's true. The one thing that everyone possesses is an opinion. I have no problem with a recent British visitor who had two words to describe Illinois, but he/she/it should have been more polite about it. I can't even remember when this map was first shared on Reddit. I've seen...
Black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses opening and expanding in Illinois
After years of struggling to get off the ground, several Black-owned cannabis businesses recently have opened or expanded in Illinois, bucking the trend of companies that haven't been able to acquire financing to get going. One of the recent openings is the self-described Black-, Latino-, veteran- and queer-owned SWAY dispensary...
Opponents call new Illinois law ‘thank-you gift’ to government unions
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill opponents say is a thank-you gift from the Illinois General Assembly to government unions. Pritzker signed House Bill 4417, which allows public high schools, including charter schools, to designate and annually observe a week known as "Workplace Readiness Week.” Opponents say the law will provide a platform for union propaganda. State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, urged a "no" vote...
Man who died after being found unresponsive at Peoria County Jail has been identified
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail. Wayne Hatton of Peoria died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, according to a news...
Mayor Rod Davies Explains TIF District Line on Warren County Property Tax Bills
As Property Tax bills have been mailed to Warren County residents, City of Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies breaks down the allocation of monies and the certain funds that benefit the city:. “Over 73 percent of the money the city receives from property taxes does go to fund the public safety...
Princeton DMV will temporarily close for renovations
PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Illinois Secretary of State is upgrading its Princeton DMV facility to a “One-Stop-Shop” design, offering a more customer-focused and efficient DMV experience, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. The DMV will temporarily close from July 8 to July 30 while renovations take place....
Hog Days presale carnival tickets on sale Monday, see what’s new to the festival in 2024
Hog Days presale carnival tickets will go out on Monday, July 8, according to Larry Flannery, co-chair of the Hog Days Festival Committee. As in years past, the prices will remain the same at $10 for a sheet of 12. The tickets can be purchased at the local banks of Peoples National Bank, Union Federal Savings and Loan, CSB north and south branch, and the State Bank of Toulon.
Monmouth JFL Cowboys 2024 Sign Up Night
JFL sign up night at the Monmouth American Legion! Must be in 5th or 6th grade for the upcoming school year. Sign up forms will be available at the event. A copy of your player’s birth certificate and an up to date sports physical is needed. If you are unable to attend, want forms sent to you, or just have questions please contact Josie Lair at jsthomas1075@gmail.com or 309-714-9704.
A note from the editor
This is a perfect opportunity to wish all of our readers, supporters and advertisers a safe and happy Fourth of July from the staff and board of directors of The Kewanee Voice. We would also like to announce that the staff of The Kewanee Voice will be taking a four-day...
District 229’s first female superintendent seeks to inspire
Even though new Kewanee School Supterintendent Rebecca Baney grew up in Hanover, Ind., and graduated from Indiana State University, she and her family have called Kewanee home for the last 24 years. Baney has spent her entire educational career within the Kewanee school district, teaching ninth and tenth grade English,...
Ameren official from Kewanee helps develop system for detecting gas leaks
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — A Kewanee man is one of three Ameren Corporation employees who have received an award for research and innovation from the American Gas Association (AGA) for coming up with a way to proactively identify gas leaks at customers’ homes. Ameren’s Jeff Berry of Kewanee, Scott...
Monmouth voters to decide if clerk becomes appointed position
The Monmouth City Council voted to put a referendum on the November ballot to decide if the city clerk position should change from an elected to an appointed position. The part-time position is currently held by Susan Trevor, who has been in office since 2001. She plans to retire from public service in May 2025.
IL Fire Chief: Proposed OSHA Standards Could Negatively Impact VFDs
Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Ill. Jul. 2—Local volunteer fire departments are asking the public to comment on proposed OSHA updates, saying that the new rules will negatively impact their operations. On Tuesday, July 2, Colona Fire Chief John Swan held a press conference at the Colona Fire...
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