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Madigan’s handpicked successor resigns after serving three days
Reason for resignation remains unclear By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Edward Guerra Kodatt, who was appointed Sunday to replace Former Speaker Michael Madigan, resigned abruptly Wednesday after Madigan and Chicago Ald. Marty Quinn issued a statement Tuesday night urging Kodatt to step down in light of unspecified “alleged questionable conduct.” Madigan…
Read MoreMadison County Increasing Covid-19 Vaccinations
To date, Madison County Health Department has administered more than 15,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses and stresses patience as the rollout is expected to take several months. “We understand people are frustrated trying to get vaccine appointments,” Chairman Kurt Prenzler said. “We assure everyone there will be enough vaccines for those who live and work in…
Read MoreUSDA Clears Santa’s Reindeer, FAA Grants SANTA Special Flight and Launch Permissions
Santa is cleared to enter the USA on Christmas Eve. Dr Anthony Fauci made sure Santa got the Covid-19 vaccine on December 19. He personally visited Sa and said “Santa is good to go.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Nicholas…
Read MoreIllinois, D.C., other states file anti-trust lawsuit against Facebook
Federal court filing alleges the company illegally stifled competition to protect its monopoly By RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois | Report For America [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Facebook Inc. on Wednesday as part of a coalition of 48 state attorneys general and top lawyers from U.S. territories.…
Read MoreYard Sale Correction
A Yard Sale in the Classifieds was incorrectly listed at 413 Meadow Dr. in Troy. The Correct Address is 431 Meadow Dr. in Troy. The time was incorrectly listed as 8-1 instead of 7-2. Sale is 10/10 and 10/11. We apologize for the error.
Read MoreMeier’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Restrictions for Metro East
Springfield, IL…State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker announced further restrictions for Metro East businesses: “Governor Pritzker’s announcement to enforce stricter COVID restrictions is a BIG disappointment. His administration continues to treat Chicago better than the Metro East. For example, the business interruption grants (BIG) announced last week, only 12…
Read MoreTriad School District is going Hybrid for all Grades
Thank you for a very successful start to the school year. Even after changing many long-standing procedures and routines, the students and staff have shared several highlights: Kids are excited to be back at school. They are learning and making new friends even with new rules in place. We have embraced learning in fun and…
Read MoreMadison County Youth Board Shares Teens’ Perspective on the Pandemic
Over the summer, Madison County Youth Board created a video featuring a few members sharing a collective voice for teens’ perspective on the global pandemic. The COVID-19 novel virus which has grown in to a global pandemic has elicited months-long emergency response and mitigation strategies to try to slow the spread. During this time,…
Read MoreArbitration Court Back In Session Via Zoom
The Mandatory Arbitration Program for the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois completed its first session of remote hearings via Zoom video conferencing during the week of June 22nd. Judge Threlkeld issued an order on May 18, 2020 that all arbitration hearings starting in June would be conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Chief Judge William…
Read MoreMadison County Employment and Training To Reopen Offices To Public July 1
WOOD RIVER — Madison County Employment and Training is set to reopen its offices by appointment next week. “Starting July 1, our office will start seeing people again in person,” Director of Employment and Training Tony Fuhrmann said. “All precautions are being taken to ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff.”…
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