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Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Effingham awarded $3 million infrastructure grant
Feb. 4—The City of Effingham received a $3 million grant from the Regional Site Readiness Program through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for water, sewer and road extensions to a 154-acre plot of land near J & R Collision Centers on the South Side of town. "Through this funding ... grantees will undertake due diligence and development projects to better prepared sites to attract future investment and new job opportunities in the industrial sector across Illinois' Economic Development Regions," according to a press release. kAm%9:D :D E96 7:CDE E:>6 E96 srt~ 92D 2H2C565 7F?5:?8 E9C@F89 E96 AC@8C2>[ D2:5 t77:?892> t4@?@>:4 s6G6=@A>6?E s:C64E@C %@55 wF==]k^Am kAm"%9:D :D 2 AC6EEJ :??@G2E:G6 AC@8C2> E92E E96J 42>6 FA H:E9[" D2:5 wF==]k^Am kAm%96 AC@;64E H:== 6IE6?5 p:CA@CE #@25 E@ E96 H6DE 23@FE '[d__ 766E] w2G:?8 E96 H2E6C[ D6H6C 2?5 C@25 6IE6?D:@?D 4@>A=6E6 H:== :?46?E:G:K6 :?5FDEC:2= 56G6=@A6CD E@ 9@A67F==J C6=@42E6 E@ t77:?892>]k^Am kAm"(96? J@F'C6 =@@2:? @3DE24=6D :D :?7C2DECF4EFC6[" D2:5 t77:?892> !F3=:4 (@CJ w6F6C>2?]k^Am kAm%96 7:CDE DE6A @7 E96 AC@46DD H2D 8C2?E HC:E:?8[ H9:49 E96 4:EJ 925 96=A H:E9 7C@> |:=2?@ 2?5 vCF?=@9[ 244@C5:?8 E@ w6F6C>2?]k^Am kAm"%96J'C6 6I46==6?E 2E 8C2?E HC:E:?8[ 2?5 H6 4@F=5?'E 92G6 5@?6 E9:D H@CH:E9@FE E96>[" D2:5 w6F6C>2?]k^Am kAm}@H E96 8C2?E 28C66>6?E H:== 36 56=:G6C65 E@ E96 4:EJ 7@C 2AAC@G2=] xE H:== E2@?E9D] %96 ?6IE DE6A :D 56D:8?:?8 6G6CJE9:?8 2?5 86EE:?8 E96 4@CC64E A6C>:ED[ H9:49 H:== E2@?E9D] %96 AC@;64E D9@F=5 36 4@>A=6E6 3J E96 6?5 @7 a_af[ D2:5 w6F6C>2?]k^Am kAm~77:4:2=D D2J E96C6 2C6 D@>6 =625D 2D E@ H9@ >:89E AFC492D6 E96 AC@A6CEJ[ 3FE H@F=5 ?@E 5:D4=@D6 E96>]k^Am kAm"xE'D ;FDE 2 9F86 @AA@CEF?:EJ 7@C t77:?892> 3642FD6 :E C62==J 6IA2?5D @FC :?7C2DECF4EFC6 :?E@ D@>6 G6CJ AC:>6[ 56G6=@A23=6 8C@F?5[ 2?5 :E'D 6I4:E:?8 E@ D66 H92E 4@F=5 56G6=@A @FE @7 E9:D[" D2:5 w6F6C>2?]k^Am Effingham Daily News Reporter Marie Adamick can be reached at or 618-510-9230
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pritzker announces $2.4M for Rockford infrastruture for future IL Route 2-US 20 development
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford will benefit from $2.4 million in funding for 'site ready' construction projects aimed at laying the groundwork for upcoming development. The money comes from $31 million in total Regional Site Readiness Program grants from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 'Readiness planning, assessments, infrastructure improvements – these things are all the fundamental work that must be done for businesses and investments to flourish and jobs to grow across the state,' said Pritzker. 'In every corner of Illinois, there are communities that are overflowing with untapped potential but do not have the resources and support they needed to fully realize it. Now, standing in front of you, I'm happy to say a whole lot has changed – we are investing in our sites, we are thinking about the future, and we are growing economic development across the state.' Rockford will dedicate its funding to road and water infrastructure near the Illinois Route 2 and US 20 interchange. This comes as a from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Planning and Environmental Linkage study for the area, located northwest of the Chicago-Rockford International Airport and 4.5 miles from downtown Rockford. The city hopes to use the area for an industrial business park. In addition, Belvidere will receive nearly $3 million to extend water and sewer to a 137-acre site on Chrysler Drive east of the Stellantis auto plant. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Decatur receiving $3M grant to improve water infrastructure
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Decatur is preparing to build a potential new water development thanks to a grant worth over $3 million. With help from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Decatur is preparing a site north of I-72 for a potential water main extension. The City was awarded $3.07 million from the DCEO's Regional Site Readiness Program, which will help plan and construct the 1.1-mile extension. Decatur teen pleads guilty to murdering fellow teen in 2023 stabbing The new water main will service an area ready for development because of the existing sewer infrastructure, power from a nearby Ameren substation and proximity to I-72. Decatur's water masterplan has eyed a 12-inch water main running north of Brush College Road to Cundiff Road to service the area, and eventually west to create a loop with existing watermains located in Hickory Point Road near Forsyth for a while. This project will construct the north-south segment of the potential loop. On top of that, the 2009 Macon County Comprehensive Plan identified this area as a logical extension of the industrial zone in Decatur's northeast quadrant. The plans for this are on the City's website. The DCEO grant also provides funding for preliminary engineering to supply ground water to the area. One potential source is Decatur's DeWitt County wellfields. Decatur woman displaced by Thursday morning house fire Building a pipeline to connect these locations could provide low-cost groundwater for industrial use. The breakdown of the grant is: $2,918,000 for the water main extension $149,500 for the water infrastructure study/preliminary engineering Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
American Lung Association calls for action, IL grades remain mostly the same since 2020
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Illinois, but the American Lung Association (ALA) said there are some direct actions that officials across the state can take. The ALA released their annual State of Tobacco Control report that grades federal and state policies with a goal to reduce tobacco use and save lives. As part of the report, the ALA calls for three specific actions to be taken by elected officials in Illinois to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke: CUPHD warns of fraudulent public health official in Champaign Co. Increase funding for state tobacco control programs Allocate all Juul settlement funds to tobacco prevention Ensure tax parity between other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and cigarettes While Illinois has made progress in reducing tobacco use overall, the ALA said there is still work to be done in increasing funding for prevention. One area the state did the worst in was 'Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding.' Illinois received an F grade, largely because they are at less than 10% of CDC recommended funding levels. Overall Grade F FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $10,250,000 FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $2,241,976* FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $12,491,976 CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $136,700,000 Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 9.1% State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $964,900,000 The state also received an F grade for 'Flavored Tobacco Products.' At this time, Illinois does not have any state law or regulations on flavored tobacco products. Illinois also earned a subpar grade in the 'Tobacco Taxes' category. Illinois was given a C for it's tobacco taxes, but it was above the middle of the pack. 36 states received either a D or an F. Central IL areas receiving Regional Site Readiness Program grants Overall Grade C Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: $2.98 Tax on little cigars: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No Tax on large cigars: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Tax on smokeless tobacco: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Tax on E-Cigarettes: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No Illinois did, however, receive two A grades. One was in the category of 'Smokefree Air,' the other was in the category of 'Access to Cessation Services.' According to the ALA, Illinois provides comprehensive coverage for all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling to Medicaid enrollees with minimal barriers. Overall Grade A State Medicaid Program: Medications: All 7 medications are covered Counseling: All 3 forms of counseling are covered Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care Medicaid Expansion: Yes State Employee Health Plan(s): Medications: Most medications are covered Counseling: Some counseling is covered Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care State Quitline: Investment Per Smoker: $5.01; the median investment per smoker is $2.26 Other Cessation Provisions: Private Insurance Mandate: Yes Tobacco Surcharge: No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges Illinois received an A in 'Smokefree Air.' 2024 in review: Champaign Co. Sheriff responds to less shootings, more crashes Overall Grade A Government Workplaces: Prohibited Private Workplaces: Prohibited Schools: Prohibited Childcare Facilities: Prohibited Restaurants: Prohibited Bars: Prohibited Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited Retail Stores: Prohibited E-Cigarettes Included: Yes Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No The historical data shows that Illinois has not improved in any of the categories since 2020, except for a slight improvement from a B to an A, in access to cessation services from 2023 to 2024. Otherwise, grades in the other four categories have remained the same for the last five years. For more information about the ALA's findings in Illinois, visit their website. You can also compare Illinois' results to other states here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
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Vermilion Co. Clerk shares voter info for elderly, handicapped
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Vermilion County Clerk is informing the public about a voter outreach program and voting information for the elderly and handicapped populations. County Clerk Cathy Jenkins said residents who are unable to appear in person to register to vote due to a disability can contact the County Clerk's Voter Registration Department at 217-554-1911 for assistance. Registration forms are available by mail or can be printed from the County Clerk's website. Central IL areas receiving Regional Site Readiness Program grants Registration for paperless online voting is available on the same website under 'County Clerk,' 'Voter Information' and 'Online Voter Registration.' You can register to vote online here. The last day for Vermilion County residents to register to vote or file changes of name/address before the April 1 Consolidated Election under traditional Illinois voter registration is March 4. Additionally, Grace Period registration and voting will be conducted in person at the County Clerk's office from March 5 through April 1. This type of registration requires two forms of identification, at least one of which include a correct, current address. State law provides for early voting and vote by mail for all registered voters, without the need to specify a reason for doing so. People who wish to vote by mail can request an application from the County Clerk's office at any time. A paperless online application for an early ballot is also available on the website. 'Cannot be swept under the rug': Bill would require Illinois students who commit sexual assault to be expelled The last day a ballot can be mailed to a voter is March 27. In-person early voting is available at the County Voting Center from Feb. 20 to March 31. In all Vermilion County polling locations, voting aids and assistance in marking the ballot are provided. On top of this, special voting equipment designed to meet the needs of physically challenged voters is available in every polling place. Those looking for more information on voting by mail, early voting and the FVT-TS are asked to call Carrie Wilson, Supervisor of Elections at 217-554-1911 or email ccelections@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
