Peoria Standard

Analysis: Woodford County retiree households could pay $4,981.82 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 6,961 retirees in Woodford County could pay as much as $4,981.82 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Tazewell County retiree households could pay $4,480.18 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 24,779 retirees in Tazewell County could pay as much as $4,480.18 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Stark County retiree households could pay $4,001.23 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 1,191 retirees in Stark County could pay as much as $4,001.23 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Peoria County retiree households could pay $4,096.09 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 30,640 retirees in Peoria County could pay as much as $4,096.09 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Mason County retiree households could pay $3,247.28 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 2,966 retirees in Mason County could pay as much as $3,247.28 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Marshall County retiree households could pay $4,072.56 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 2,688 retirees in Marshall County could pay as much as $4,072.56 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Analysis: Fulton County retiree households could pay $3,834.76 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | Oct 12, 2020

The 707 retirees in Fulton County could pay as much as $3,834.76 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

Covid-19 cases in Peoria County nursing homes number 13, with 2 deaths

By LGIS News Service | Apr 23, 2020

Coronavirus cases among Peoria County nursing home residents numbered 13 as of April 21, two of whom died as a result of the virus, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 4 years ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Koehler refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Sen. David Koehler (D-46) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Gordon-Booth refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By LGIS News Service | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

Training session planned for all area GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates

By LGIS News Service | Aug 26, 2019

Training meetings for all GOP committeemen, county chairmen and candidates will be held throughout the State of Illinois from now through the Fall.

Roll Call: Hammond votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Gordon-Booth votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Unes votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Michael D. Unes (R-91) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Walsh votes for legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. (D-86) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Sommer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-88) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

Roll Call: Spain votes against legalizing recreational marijuana

By LGIS News Service | Aug 9, 2019

State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-73) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.