New Home Sales Jump In March
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- New home sales surged in March despite high mortgage rates. Figures from the Commerce Department show sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 693-thousand units. That's an eight-point-eight percent jump above February's revised annual rate. The average pr...
Apr 23, 2024
Another Threat Triggers Evacuation Of State Capitol
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The State Capitol continues to be the target of threats. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said a threatening 911 call was made yesterday, triggering the evacuation of the capitol. The Illinois Secretary of State police swept the building and surrounding grounds for explos...
Apr 23, 2024
Senator McClure Passes Legislation To Help Wastewater Utility Customers
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has advanced legislation designed to reduce costs for customers of non-profit wastewater treatment utilities. "This bill will put wastewater treatment facilities in the same category as water treatment facilities. That will save custome...
Apr 20, 2024
Rep. Wilhour: Legislation Making State School Report Card More Transparent Given House Approval
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) which makes the state school report card more transparent, was given approval today in the Illinois House of Representatives. The measure, sponsored by Will Davis, a Chicago Democrat, was drafted to creat...
Apr 20, 2024
Giannoulias Releases Modernization And Efficiencies Report
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)-Report shows progress on Secretary of State's modernization goals Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released the office's first ever Modernization & Efficiency Report, detailing the progress made toward achieving his administration's modernization goals and top efficien...
Apr 20, 2024