North Egypt News

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Featherstun to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Aug 1, 2022

Jefferson County State’s Attorney Sean Featherstun, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Owens to oppose SAFE-T Act

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2022

Franklin County State’s Attorney Evan Owens, a Democrat, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Jefferson County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Eleven school districts in Jefferson County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Franklin County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Six school districts in Franklin County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards..

Woodlawn USD 209 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 4, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Woodlawn Unit School District 209, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Field CCSD 3 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 4, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Field Community Consolidated School District 3, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Benton CCSD 47 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Benton Community Consolidated School District 47, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

Ewing Northern CCSD 115 among 47 districts facing discipline after defying governor’s school mask mandate

By LGIS News Service | Sep 3, 2021

Nearly 50 public school districts, including Ewing Northern Community Consolidated School District 115, have been placed on probation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for defying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently reissued mask mandate, according to an LGIS News Service tally.

From Prairie State Wire

Top marginal tax rate in Illinois could reach 54.29% under Biden plan

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Illinois could hit 54.29 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

Analysis: Jefferson County retiree households could pay $3,681.96 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 7,198 retirees in Jefferson County could pay as much as $3,681.96 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the North Egypt News.

Analysis: Franklin County retiree households could pay $2,881.79 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 7,886 retirees in Franklin County could pay as much as $2,881.79 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the North Egypt News.

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Training session planned for all area GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates

By LGIS News Service | Aug 26, 2019

Training meetings for all GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates will be held throughout the State of Illinois from now through the Fall.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Schimpf votes against unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

From Carbondale Reporter

Roll Call: Fowler votes against unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-59) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

From Carbondale Reporter

Roll Call: Severin votes for unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Dave Severin (R-117) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Bryant votes for unbalanced state budget

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-115) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

From South Central Illinois News

Roll Call: Schimpf votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.