07 Jul 2017

Local student earn distinction at Wichita State University

By Joe Kleinsasser

WICHITA, Kan. (July 5, 2017) - Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 2,700 students who were on the WSU dean's honor roll for spring 2017. Amoung those honored was Lindsay M Larkin from Davenport, IA. To be included on the dean's honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

07 Jul 2017

Modern Woodmen Grants Funds for Winnie’s Place

By Teresa LaBella

Winnie’s Place, the only emergency shelter for women and children in the Illinois Quad Cities, gratefully accepts a generous $2,500 grant award from Modern Woodmen of America.

07 Jul 2017

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT KURT HORA ON EPA'S PROPOSED 2018 RENEWABLE VOLUME OBLIGATIONS

By Lisa Cassady

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for the 2018 conventional biofuels requirement at 15 billion gallons under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As race fans head to the Iowa Speedway for the Iowa Corn 300 this Sunday, we are pleased to see the EPA hitting the statutory target for corn ethanol.

07 Jul 2017

Loebsack Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Lower RFS Volumes

By Joe Hand

Reduction would result in first ever cut to advanced biofuels volume

07 Jul 2017

Announced Renewable Fuel Standard volumes issue setback to biodiesel

By Jenna Higgins Rose

Iowa Biodiesel Board says EPA proposal takes American manufacturing backwards

07 Jul 2017

Illinois Central College Names President List Recipients for Spring 2017

By Valerie Welsh

EAST PEORIA, IL (07/05/2017)-- ICC students receiving a perfect 4.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) were honored by being named to the President's List for the Spring 2017 semester.

Local students include:

Cody Morris of Geneseo, Ill.

Jeremy Markle of Port Byron, Ill.

For information on ICC and its programs, call (309) 694-5-ICC or visit icc.edu.

05 Jul 2017

Governor Vetoes Speaker Madigan’s 32% Permanent Tax Hike

By Eleni Demertzis

Madigan’s budget is $2 billion out of balance; increases bill backlog

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed SB 6, SB 9 and SB 42, which are part of Speaker Madigan’s 32% permanent tax hike.

Bill No.: SB 6

An Act Concerning Appropriations

Action: Vetoed

Bill No.: SB 9

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Vetoed

Bill No.: SB 42

An Act Concerning Finance

05 Jul 2017

CELEBRATE 'WHAT A RIDE' THE BLUE RIBBON FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ON AT THE 2017 CORNDOG KICKOFF

By Drew Norton

Des Moines-The internationally-acclaimed Iowa State Fair attracts more than a million people from around the world each year. While everyone has their own favorite area of the Fairgrounds, there is no denying that the Iowa State Fair really comes to life with the energy on the Midway. The spectacular Midway on the Fairgrounds has received an upgrade, featuring something for everyone to enjoy.

05 Jul 2017

Governor Rauner Statement Regarding General Assembly’s Override of Tax Hike Veto

By Eleni Demertzis

General Assembly passes tax hike instead of balanced budget; Rauner opposes tying emergency services to tax hike

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement regarding the General Assembly’s decision to override his amendatory veto of SB1811, which tied critical 9-1-1 emergency services to a massive tax hike on Illinois families and businesses:

05 Jul 2017

BANDITS WIN BACK TO BACK OVER 4TH OF JULY

By Connor Onion

BANDITS WALK OFF TO OPEN HOMESTAND

Daz Cameron’s single in the 10th downs Cougars 

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