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Burress, first elected in 2023, said another term would allow her to continue work on the city’s roads and finances while pursuing additional housing and private investment. #pekin

City Attorney James Vasselli credited city employees, officials and legal counsel with documenting Pekin’s work and responding to the concerns raised during the litigation. #pekin #court

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

“The number one issue worrying my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois is affordability,” Sorensen said in a news release. “My bipartisan legislation will help make it a permanent lifeline for those who need a helping hand.” #centersquare #water #bill

Among the programs impacted is Link Match, which helped SNAP participants purchase fresh produce and other goods from local farmers by matching benefits spent at participating markets and retailers. #snap #democrats #trump

The intended site was located at 3528 Edgewater Drive.

Illinois’ incentive program offers tax credits for local labor and production spending and has been credited with attracting major productions. #film #development

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren

Logan Correctional Center in Logan County is slated for a major rebuild as part of a statewide effort to modernize aging prisons, but the facility’s future location and timeline remain uncertain, raising concerns among local leaders about jobs and economic impact. #youth #housing

Federal prosecutors said Derek Lopez, 27, of El Paso, Illinois, was arrested on October 28 and is facing one count of making threats against the president. #threats