South Central Reporter

Pritzker on pay raises: 'Illinois is investing in the people who make in-home care for our seniors possible'

By John Sammon | Jul 1, 2021

The office of Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Il) on June 29 announced it will increase the rate of pay for in-home health care providers to set a minimum rate of $15 per hour.

Illinois American Water solicits applications for grant money rewarding innovative environmental projects

By John Sammon | Jan 31, 2021

Illinois American Water said in late January that it would provide up to $10,000 in grant funding to companies that demonstrate environmentally innovative projects.

Overstated COVID-19 predictions demand economy reopen now, Illinois columnists argue

By John Sammon | May 14, 2020

CHICAGO – A columnist for the Illinois Review said prediction models for the COVID-19 pandemic have proved to be exaggerated, and that restarting the economy before it is crippled is imperative as President Donald Trump faces a “battle royale” in trying to reopen businesses.