Shoppers heading online to purchase holiday gifts will find they’re being charged sales tax at some websites where they weren’t before. The reason: the Supreme Court
Here’s the link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Thousands gather to pay respects to fallen Chicago police Officer Samuel Jimenez
November 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Thousands of fellow police officers, and friends and family members of slain Chicago police Officer Samuel Jimenez waited in line under a heated tent on a cold and snowy Sunday to attend his wake less than a week after the young officer was killed by a gunman at a Near South Side hospital.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Report: Video gambling sees significant growth in Illinois
November 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO (AP) — Video gambling has seen significant growth in Illinois, with revenues increasing by more than 75 percent in just the last three years, a new state report concludes.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Elevator in Chicago skyscraper fell 84 floors before rescue
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO (AP) — People rescued from a trapped elevator in one of Chicago’s tallest skyscrapers later learned they had dropped 84 floors.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Judge bars US from enforcing Trump administration’s asylum ban
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday barred the Trump administration from refusing asylum to immigrants who cross the southern border illegally, likely prompting a legal challenge from the White House.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Illinois’ public universities seek double-digit funding increases
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Most of the state’s public universities want double-digit funding increases next year, but one member of the Illinois Board of Higher Education said that’s just not possible without additional tax hikes.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Saluki Football head coach Nick Hill announces staff changes
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University football head coach Nick Hill announced changes to his coaching staff on Monday. Assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Kraig Paulson, defensive line coach Austin Flyger, cornerbacks coach Carl Franks and quarterbacks coach Michael Williamson Jr. will not have their contracts renewed.
“Yesterday was the toughest day of my coaching career,” Hill said. “All four of these coaches are very good friends and outstanding men. They represented this program with the utmost integrity and did things the right way. I can’t thank them enough.”
The Salukis finished the 2018 season with a 2-9 record and 1-7 mark in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and lost five games by a touchdown or less. Although the offense averaged 30.1 points per game, the defense allowed a school-record 40.7 points per contest.
“Starting with me as the head coach, we all did not get the job done this season, and I felt like it was time for a change in certain areas,” Hill said. “I believe in this program and also understand that we have to win and that is what we will do.”
“Yesterday was the toughest day of my coaching career,” Hill said. “All four of these coaches are very good friends and outstanding men. They represented this program with the utmost integrity and did things the right way. I can’t thank them enough.”
The Salukis finished the 2018 season with a 2-9 record and 1-7 mark in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and lost five games by a touchdown or less. Although the offense averaged 30.1 points per game, the defense allowed a school-record 40.7 points per contest.
“Starting with me as the head coach, we all did not get the job done this season, and I felt like it was time for a change in certain areas,” Hill said. “I believe in this program and also understand that we have to win and that is what we will do.”
Chicago mayor’s race: Who is in, who is out and who is still thinking about it
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
With the Nov. 26 filing deadline to get on the ballot approaching (the election is Feb. 26), the race to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel is wide open.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Officer slain at Mercy Hospital, married and father of 3 young children, had been on force less than 2 years
November 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Chicago police Officer Samuel Jimenez, who was fatally shot Monday afternoon, was quiet but serious, the kind of consistent and dedicated officer the department needs, commanders who knew him recalled.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel cautions Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker about big Democratic majorities in Springfield
November 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Mayor Rahm Emanuel used his latest podcast episode, featuring Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker, to caution about “hubris” that can prevent fundamental issues from getting resolved in Springfield because of Democratic supermajorities in the state legislature.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
