Illinois quick hits: ADM CEO to resign; students hospitalized after ingesting edibles | Illinois
ADM CEO to resign Archer Daniels Midland has announced its chief financial officer will resign later this year. Vikram Luthar was put on administrative leave in January for accounting irregularities in ADM’s nutrition business while the company cooperated with an investigation. Luthar, who will step down Sept. 30, will reportedly receive over $743,000 as a […]
Dr. Raymond J. “Doc” Husmann D.V.M.
Dr. Raymond J. “Doc” Husmann, D.V.M., age 92, of Breese, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home. He was born November 14, 1931 in Breese, a son of the late Nicholas and Catherine, nee Moss, Husmann. In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Steve Jacobs; brothers, […]
Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the expired Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program. There were rumblings that the General Assembly may take up the program during the spring legislative session, but that has yet to happen. According to the American Federation for Children, […]
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance legislation amid cost hike warnings | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are concerned about the cost to taxpayers. In the latest push for health insurance reform, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking aim at what he calls “predatory health insurance practices” with his Healthcare Protection Act. Among […]
Kalvin E. Morgan | Moss Funeral Home
Kalvin E. Morgan, age 35, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Randolph County. He was born June 16, 1988 in Breese, a son of Theresa, nee Brandmeyer, White of Carlyle and the late Steve Morgan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by […]
Seibert Road Temporarily Closed for MetroLink Construction at Scott Air Force Base
Published Feb. 1, 2024 By Senior Airman Madeline Baisey 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Temporary Road Closure of Seibert Road due to MetroLink Construction Beginning the week of February 12, between 9 a.m. to […]
Concerns remain after Chicago officials unveil plan for slowing robbery spree | Illinois
(The Center Square) – With robberies up by nearly 30% across the city compared to just 24 months ago, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro said he wishes Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new plan for restoring law and order focused more on beefing up manpower across the police department. “We’re down over 2,000 police officers and how can you […]
Scott Air Force Base’s 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron Port Dawgs provide assistance in humanitarian aid efforts in Honduras
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Vidana, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial transportation technician, is seen here loading cargo into a KC-46A Pegasus on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois on February 7, 2024. The Denton program works with military assets and humanitarian agencies to provide essential supplies to regions experiencing need or crisis. (U.S. Air […]
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028 | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked choice voting could increase participation. Others worry it will confuse voters. The Illinois State Board of Elections released their official canvas of the 2024 presidential primary and found 19% voter turnout. That’s […]
Article Display: Scott Air Force Base eWAPS Testing Site
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — The Scott Air Force Base Scott Education and Training Center will officially become an electronic Weighted Airman Promotion System testing site on February 15, 2024. Starting with the CY24 E6 promotion cycle, Airmen participating in the 2024 technical sergeant promotion cycles will be the first to utilize the […]