South Central Reporter

South Central Reporter

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Local Government News

Local Government

HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Receives Donation From Ford Motor Company

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese recently received 1,000 FDA-approved plastic face shields from Ford Motor Co. The delivery was part of 10,000 total face shields donated to the nine HSHS Illinois hospitals.

By Press release submission | Apr 9, 2020

Local Government

PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: PCH Requests Homemade Masks

Businesses and individuals of Pana and the surrounding communities have always come together in support of Pana Community Hospital, and during this turbulent time it is no different.

By Press release submission | Apr 9, 2020

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Bourne urges Illinois small business owners to complete COVID-19 impact form

By Elle Johnson | Apr 8, 2020

Illinois Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has asked small business owners across the state to submit a form detailing the impact COVID-19 has had on their business.

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Local Government

PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: PCH Announces Operational Changes

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

Pana Community Hospital announces the following operational changes which take effect Thursday, April 2nd.

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COVID-19 may impact Illinois fair season

By Tabitha Peterson | Apr 2, 2020

With the fair season right around the corner for Illinois, event planners are keeping an eye on the COVID-19 situation.

From Metro East Sun

Plummer says focus during pandemic is needs of the people

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is doing all he can to control the fear of the unknown brought on by the spread of the coronavirus crisis.

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Local Government

Spring Youth Advisory Council postponed due to COVID-19

By Terry Davis | Mar 31, 2020

In the wake of the spread of the deadly COVID-19, the secretary of state issued directives to protect the public from the coronavirus spread.

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Local Government

CITY OF BREESE: US Army Corps of Engineers Facility Status

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

To ensure the safety of our visitors and employees, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Carlyle Lake Project campgrounds will remain closed until further notice.

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CITY OF BREESE: Sales Tax Deferral for Bars and Restaurants

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

To help alleviate some of the unprecedented challenges facing bars and restaurants due to COVID-19, Gov. Pritzker has directed the Department of Revenue to defer sales tax payments for more than 24,000 small- and medium-sized bars and restaurants — accounting for nearly 80% of all such entities statewide.

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Local Government

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Visitor Restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

Due to heighten concern with increasing cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and our region, WCH has made the decision to implement a more rigid visitor restriction.

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CITY OF CARLYLE: US Corps of Engineers Preventative Covid-19 Closures

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

City of Carlyle issued the following announcement on.The U.S.

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Edwardsville senator cities dangers of job loss due to progressive tax

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 25, 2020

State senator fears out-migration of jobs from state

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Blaine Wilhour sees groundswell campaign to reform Springfield gaining momentum

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 24, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is grateful to the growing number of downstate residents who share his vision.

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Wilhour predicts state's pension crisis will get much worse with COVID-19

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) thinks a new Southern Illinois University survey finding that more than half of state taxpayers are in support of a constitutional amendment as a way of reeling in out-of-control public pension costs serves as proof they’ve finally had enough.

From Metro East Sun

Gaming of pension system needs to stop, not existing benefits, Plummer says

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) argues a new Southern Illinois University poll that finds more than half of all state residents favor a system that would place caps on public employee pension benefits is a case of stating the obvious.

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lllinois bars and restaurants close as COVID-19 cases climb to 93

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2020

Former Republican Senate candidate Chris Hicks does not want to see the number of victims stemming from the coronavirus crisis rise to be greater than what he thinks it has to be.

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Local Government

HSHS ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL: HSHS St. Francis Hospital Postponing/Cancelling Non-Essential Events at the Hospital

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Due to concerns about COVID-19, influenza and other illnesses, HSHS St. Francis Hospital has decided to postpone or cancel non-essential events/classes (except prenatal classes) at the hospital through the end of April.

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CARLINVILLE AREA HOSPITAL: Important Information Regarding COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

At Carlinville Area Hospital, our highest priority is the health and safety of our community.

From Metro East Sun

McClure wants government to make sacrifices, not taxpayers

By Kyla Asbury | 24 days ago

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said he didn't agree with the $1.6 billion in new spending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in his budget address last month.

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Wilhour warns there 'aren't enough rich people in Illinois to cover all the costs' with progressive tax

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 16, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) has a clear mandate between now and Election Day on Nov 3.