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Sales-tax revenues takes hit in many cities, counties

— May 25, 2020

A “perfect storm” of issues has sucked $2.7 billion out of Illinois’ coffers, according to a state finance expert. Jim Muschinske, revenue manager for the state’s Commission…

Metro East one of state’s hot spots for nursing home COVID-19 cases
— May 14, 2020

A total of more than 300 patients, at 14 Metro East long term care facilities, have contracted COVID-19 – with more than 40 of those patients dying from the diseases, according to…
Belleville woman convicted in worker’s comp scheme
— March 17, 2020

A Belleville woman has been convicted on three counts of mail fraud for allegedly trying to obtain ongoing disability payments. Paula Klaustermeier, 53, is scheduled to be sentenced…
New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities
— March 8, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall…
Belleville woman dealt prison term in car-buying scam
— December 8, 2019

A Belleville woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for her scheme to purchase new cars with stolen identities. Kyetia Hines, 36, was sentenced on her convictions for conspiracy,…

State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day
— March 18, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health…
Pritzker budget: $280 million in local investment
— March 11, 2020

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed Illinois state budget for fiscal year 2021 would allocate at least $280,221,967 for capital improvements Metro East Funding would come from…
GOP senate candidate says she ‘misspoke’ about gun at school
— March 1, 2020

A Belleville politician spurred a heated backlash in the wake of controversial comments she made during a U.S. senatorial forum Feb. 18, comments she later said were aimed at getting…