A published report that Gov. Pat Quinn’s budget director expects the General Assembly to approve an income tax increase in January created a firestorm of criticism from Republicans Thursday, including gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady.
The original attorney for alleged would-be federal courthouse bomber Michael C. Finton has asked to withdraw from the case after Finton contacted The State Journal-Register and another local media outlet without the lawyer’s knowledge.
CAMBRIDGE—Cambridge Telcom, Inc. has acquired Global Medical Informatics (GMI), formerly known as New Century Global Solutions, LLC. The full-service health information management firm is based in Bettendorf, Iowa, and provides comprehensive services to regional medical clinics, offices and hospitals in eastern Iowa.
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Gov. Pat Quinn based his recent order requiring 2,700 non-union state workers to take 24 unpaid days off — a move expected to save $18 million this fiscal year — on fears that Congress won’t extend a federal boost in Medicaid payments beyond December.
CAMBRIDGE—Despite all Henry County departments coming in under budget for the past fiscal year, the county still faces a $500,000 deficit, which concerns members of the county board.
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CAMBRIDGE—On Saturday, June 19, the dining room at Hillcrest Home was transformed into a wedding reception hall thanks to the help of Mary Bergren and her many dedicated staff members.
CAMBRIDGE—Geothermal rooftop units were put in place Tuesday, July 20, at Cambridge Elementary School. The project should be completed by Friday, July 30, said Superintendent Tom Akers. “The well fields are almost ready and they are hoping to run a water test Thursday, July 22,” he stated. “There may be some little comestic things that need to be finished after July 30, but otherwise we should be good.”
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Most public employee performance evaluations could be made public under an amendatory veto issued Monday by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Lawmakers say it would be a bad idea to make some state workers take no pay for up to a dozen holidays to help cover the 24 furlough days Gov. Pat Quinn wants them to take in the new fiscal year.
CAMBRIDGE—Pre-kindergarten will be retained as a full-time program at the Cambridge Elementary School since Illinois will reportedly increase funding for early childhood education, according to Tom Akers, superintendent of schools. The announcement was made during the Cambridge School Board meeting Wednesday, July 14.
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CAMBRIDGE—Last year, an antique tractor show was held in conjunction with Cambridge Main Street Fest and Car Show. This year, the show will be expanded and held separately according to Karen Hutchinson, one of the show’s organizers. The show will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, in downtown Cambridge with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and the show running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CAMBRIDGE—The Bombay Tournament was held Sunday July 18, at Valley View Country Club, Cambridge. The team of Lonny and Naomi Stahl, and Eric and Amy Nelson took first place with a score of 275.
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So ex-Gov. ROD BLAGOJEVICH decided not to testify at his federal corruption trial after all. Come on now, who can honestly say they’re surprised?
Last week, Quinn ordered some 2,700 non-union state workers under his control to take 24 unpaid days off in the fiscal year that began July 1, twice what was required last year. He also has asked that unionized state workers take more furlough days, but their bargaining units have to agree. Employees affected by the furloughs, as well as their family members and friends, say the plan is not only unfair, but will hurt morale and productivity and likely negatively affect the local economy.
