Bill To Ban Red Light Cameras In Illinois Passes House ......8 - LACON HOME JOURNAL, THURSDAY,...
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8 - LACON HOME JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 Energy Specialists Co. Plumbing - Air Conditoning - Heating - Electrical - Generators 2020 Census Begins In March Beginning in early March, every household will get an invitation in the mail to respond to the Census. It is important to note that not everyone will receive the invitations at the same time. This is to prevent the Post Office from being overwhelmed. This is the first digital census … the government is hoping most peo- ple will respond via the website given in the invitation. This method is much more efficient than hand-tabulating paper forms. The main window for completing your census form is from March 12 through April 30. Beginning May 1, if you haven’t answered the census, a census taker will be knocking on your door to personally encourage you to go online or call or to take your responses right then and there. Census takers will try many times to get you to respond. If you don’t want them coming to your house, respond before the end of April. Your participation in the census is important for the following rea- sons. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states and communities based on Census Bureau data. For every per- son NOT counted, your community loses $1500.00 a year in federal money. Money distributed because of the census is used for schools, libraries, roads, and emergency services. The census determines how many representa- tives each state gets in Congress and is used to re- draw district boundaries. More information is available from the Lacon Public Library, or you can visit the census website: 2020CENSUS.GOV Money management is a life skill that unfortunately isn’t taught as oſten as it should be. It’s a skill that everyone should want to learn too, as it can bring about flawless credit and freedom from debt. But a sur- vey of consumer financial literacy reflects a growing need for finan- cial instruction in U.S. households. Only 55 percent of adults, for in- stance, give their knowledge of personal finance high marks, and just two in five maintain a budget and keep an eye on their spending. It’s clear that some Americans are better than others at handling their finances. In order to deter- mine where they live, WalletHub compared more than 2,500 cit- ies based on 10 key indicators of money management. Our data set ranges from average credit score to average number of late payments to mortgage debt-to-income ratio. California led the way with 16 cities among the top 50 with the highest credit scores. Georgia had 18 cities rank among the 50 cities with the worst credit ratings. Il- linois placed 5 cities in the top 50 and had 7 cities among the worst 50 cities. Bottom 50 Cities With e Lowest Credit Scores 2523. Bellwood, IL ......................... 2 2524. Selma, AL ............................. 2 2525. Moultrie, GA........................ 2 2526. Tolleson, AZ......................... 2 2527. Miami Gardens, FL ............. 2 2528. Jacksonville, NC .................. 2 2529. Conyers, GA ........................ 2 2530. Locust Grove, GA ............... 2 2531. Uvalde, TX ........................... 2 2532. Humble, TX ......................... 2 2533. Killeen, TX ........................... 2 2534. Cordele, GA ......................... 1 2535. Hinesville, GA ..................... 1 2536. Brunswick, GA .................... 1 2537. Dahlonega, GA .................... 1 2538. North Lauderdale, FL ......... 1 2539. Lancaster, TX ....................... 1 2540. Maywood, IL ........................ 1 2541. Sumter, SC ............................ 1 2542. Jackson, MS.......................... 1 Top 50 Cities With e Highest Credit Scores City Percentile 1. Cupertino, CA ....................... 99 2. Scarsdale, NY ......................... 99 3. Saratoga, CA .......................... 99 4. Los Altos, CA ......................... 99 5. Lexington, MA ...................... 99 6. Palo Alto, CA ......................... 99 7. Mountain View, CA .............. 99 8. Sunnyvale, CA ....................... 99 9. Princeton, NJ ......................... 99 10. McLean, VA............................ 99 11. Chevy Chase, MD ................. 99 12. Sun City West, AZ ................. 99 13. Bronxville, NY ....................... 99 14. Foster City, CA ...................... 99 15. Seal Beach, CA....................... 99 16. Potomac, MD ......................... 99 17. Redmond, WA ....................... 99 18. Troy, MI .................................. 99 19. Southlake, TX ........................ 99 20. Bethesda, MD ........................ 99 21. San Carlos, CA....................... 99 22. Leawood, KS .......................... 99 23. Fremont, CA .......................... 99 24. Sammamish, WA ................... 99 25. Lafayette, CA.......................... 99 2020’s Cities with the Highest & Lowest Credit Scores 25. Wilmette, IL ........................... 99 27. Northbrook, IL ...................... 99 28. Syosset, NY............................. 99 29. Needham, MA ....................... 99 30. e Villages, FL ..................... 99 31. Belmont, CA .......................... 99 32. Bellevue, WA .......................... 99 33. Garden City, NY .................... 99 34. Mill Valley, CA....................... 99 35. Belmont, MA ......................... 99 36. Mercer Island, WA ................ 99 37. Vienna, VA ............................. 99 38. Brookfield, WI ....................... 99 39. Bloomfield Hills, MI ............. 98 40. Newton, MA .......................... 98 41. Arlington, MA ....................... 98 42. Westport, CT.......................... 98 43. Libertyville, IL ....................... 98 44. Deerfield, IL ........................... 98 45. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA ..... 98 46. Los Gatos, CA ........................ 98 47. Lake Forest, IL ....................... 98 48. Santa Clara, CA ..................... 98 49. Powell, OH ............................. 98 50. Mequon, WI ........................... 98 2543. Blacklick Estates, OH.......... 1 2544. Covington, GA .................... 1 2545. Milledgeville, GA ................ 1 2546. East Point, GA ..................... 1 2547. Ruskin, FL ............................ 1 2548. Ewa Beach, HI ..................... 1 2549. Upper Marlboro, MD ......... 1 2550. Harlingen, TX ...................... 1 2551. Canton, MS .......................... 1 2552. Walterboro, SC .................... 1 2553. Riverdale, GA ...................... 1 2554. Georgetown, SC................... 1 2555. Calumet City, IL .................. 1 2556. Park Forest, IL ..................... 1 2557. South Holland, IL ................ 1 2558. Matteson, IL ......................... 1 2559. Orangeburg, SC ................... 1 2560. Maple Heights, OH ............. 1 2561. Union City, GA.................... 1 2562. Hampton, GA ...................... 1 2563. Bastrop, LA .......................... 1 2564. Jonesboro, GA ..................... 1 2564. Natchitoches, LA ................. 1 2566. Dolton, IL ............................. 1 2567. Ruston, LA ........................... 1 2568. Lithia Springs, GA............... 1 2569. Leesville, LA......................... 1 2570. College Park, GA ................. 1 2571. Fairburn, GA ....................... 1 2572. Lithonia, GA ........................ 1 LACON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Beth Ann McKee, D.C. Michael D. Girone, D.C. Chiropractic Physicians Phone (309) 246-2566 1109 5th St., P.O. Box 226, Lacon, IL University of Illinois Extension - Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Put- nam Unit invites ag producers, ag- ri-businesses and others interested to attend “Agronomy Night 2020” taking place on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, Room CTC 124. Speakers and topics include: “What We Learned About Hemp Production in 2019,” Phillip Al- berti, University of Illinois Ex- tension Commercial Agriculture Educator. “Alberti will be giving an overview on all types of hemp production (grain, fiber, and CBD) focusing especially on the produc- tion failures and successes of the 2019 growing season and provid- ing insight into potential strategies as we plan for 2020.” “Updates in Field Crop Disease Management,” will be presented by Dr. Nathan Kleczewski, University of Illinois, Department of Crop Sci- ences, Extension Pathologist; and Russ Higgins, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agricul- ture Educator, will discuss on-farm projects to be hosted in the area. Certified Crop Advisors can ob- tain 2 CEUs, one in PM and one in CM. Advance registration is required by 4:30 p.m. on February 17 by calling University of Illinois Ex- tension at (815) 875-2878. There is no cost to participate. For more information, call Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator at (309) 364-2356. UofI Extension Invites Interested Community Members To Agronomy Night 2020 On Feb. 18 by Cole Lauterbach Staff Reporter, The Center Square A bill to ban red-light cameras in some Illinois municipalities moved forward Wednesday shortly after a former state lawmaker pleaded guilty to taking bribes to protect a red-light camera operator. In 2015, state Rep. David Mc- Sweeney, R-Barrington Hills, filed legislation that would ban non- home rule municipalities from installing red-light cameras in their communities in the House of Representatives. At the time, it passed with broad bipartisan sup- port. However, it stalled in the state Senate when it was sent to then-state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s Transportation Committee. As he’d done with other bills, Sando- val sent it to the Subcommittee on Special Issues, a panel that rarely had any members. “It passed the House with 79 Bill To Ban Red Light Cameras In Illinois Passes House Committee Unanimously [affirmative] votes and it was killed in the Senate by Sen. Sando- val,” McSweeney said. “Now, we know why.” Sandoval pleaded guilty in Jan- uary to a charge of taking bribes in exchange for being the “protector” of red-light camera operators. As part of a plea agreement, Sandoval agreed to cooperate with federal investigators. McSweeney re-filed the legisla- tion in January 2019. It was heard in committee Wednesday and passed unanimously. Red-light cameras have not only been under federal scrutiny, but others have questioned their ef- ficacy when it comes to making intersections safer. “They’re focused on raising rev- enue and not improving safety,” McSweeney said. “Studies have shown that they actually increase rear-end collisions.”
Transcript of Bill To Ban Red Light Cameras In Illinois Passes House ......8 - LACON HOME JOURNAL, THURSDAY,...
8 - LACON HOME JOURNAL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Energy Specialists Co.
Plumbing - Air Conditoning - Heating - Electrical - Generators
2020 Census Begins In MarchBeginning in early March, every household will get an invitation in
the mail to respond to the Census. It is important to note that not everyone will receive the invitations at the same time. This is to prevent the Post Office from being overwhelmed. This is the first digital census … the government is hoping most peo-ple will respond via the website given in the invitation. This method is much more efficient than hand-tabulating paper forms. The main window for completing your census form is from March 12 through April 30. Beginning May 1, if you haven’t answered the census, a census taker will be knocking on your door to personally encourage you to go online or call or to take your responses right then and there. Census takers will try many times to get you to respond. If you don’t want them coming to your house, respond before the end of April.
Your participation in the census is important for the following rea-sons. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states and communities based on Census Bureau data. For every per-son NOT counted, your community loses $1500.00 a year in federal money. Money distributed because of the census is used for schools, libraries, roads, and emergency services.
The census determines how many representa-tives each state gets in Congress and is used to re-draw district boundaries.
More information is available from the Lacon Public Library, or you can visit the census
website: 2020CENSUS.GOV
Money management is a life skill that unfortunately isn’t taught as often as it should be. It’s a skill that everyone should want to learn too, as it can bring about flawless credit and freedom from debt. But a sur-vey of consumer financial literacy reflects a growing need for finan-cial instruction in U.S. households. Only 55 percent of adults, for in-stance, give their knowledge of personal finance high marks, and just two in five maintain a budget and keep an eye on their spending. It’s clear that some Americans are better than others at handling their finances. In order to deter-mine where they live, WalletHub compared more than 2,500 cit-ies based on 10 key indicators of money management. Our data set ranges from average credit score to average number of late payments to mortgage debt-to-income ratio. California led the way with 16 cities among the top 50 with the highest credit scores. Georgia had 18 cities rank among the 50 cities with the worst credit ratings. Il-linois placed 5 cities in the top 50 and had 7 cities among the worst 50 cities.
Bottom 50 Cities With TheLowest Credit Scores
2523. Bellwood, IL .........................22524. Selma, AL .............................2 2525. Moultrie, GA ........................2 2526. Tolleson, AZ .........................2 2527. Miami Gardens, FL .............2 2528. Jacksonville, NC ..................2 2529. Conyers, GA ........................2 2530. Locust Grove, GA ...............2 2531. Uvalde, TX ...........................2 2532. Humble, TX .........................2 2533. Killeen, TX ...........................2 2534. Cordele, GA .........................1 2535. Hinesville, GA .....................1 2536. Brunswick, GA ....................1 2537. Dahlonega, GA ....................1 2538. North Lauderdale, FL .........1 2539. Lancaster, TX .......................1 2540. Maywood, IL ........................1 2541. Sumter, SC ............................1 2542. Jackson, MS ..........................1
Top 50 Cities With The Highest Credit Scores
City Percentile 1. Cupertino, CA .......................99 2. Scarsdale, NY .........................99 3. Saratoga, CA ..........................99 4. Los Altos, CA .........................99 5. Lexington, MA ......................99 6. Palo Alto, CA .........................99 7. Mountain View, CA ..............99 8. Sunnyvale, CA .......................99 9. Princeton, NJ .........................99 10. McLean, VA............................99 11. Chevy Chase, MD .................99 12. Sun City West, AZ .................99 13. Bronxville, NY .......................99 14. Foster City, CA ......................99 15. Seal Beach, CA .......................99 16. Potomac, MD .........................99 17. Redmond, WA .......................99 18. Troy, MI ..................................99 19. Southlake, TX ........................99 20. Bethesda, MD ........................99 21. San Carlos, CA .......................99 22. Leawood, KS ..........................99 23. Fremont, CA ..........................99 24. Sammamish, WA ...................99 25. Lafayette, CA ..........................99
2020’s Cities with the Highest & Lowest Credit Scores25. Wilmette, IL ...........................99 27. Northbrook, IL ......................99 28. Syosset, NY .............................99 29. Needham, MA .......................99 30. The Villages, FL .....................99 31. Belmont, CA ..........................99 32. Bellevue, WA ..........................99 33. Garden City, NY ....................99 34. Mill Valley, CA .......................99 35. Belmont, MA .........................99 36. Mercer Island, WA ................99 37. Vienna, VA .............................99 38. Brookfield, WI .......................99 39. Bloomfield Hills, MI .............98 40. Newton, MA ..........................98 41. Arlington, MA .......................98 42. Westport, CT ..........................98 43. Libertyville, IL .......................98 44. Deerfield, IL ...........................9845. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA .....98 46. Los Gatos, CA ........................98 47. Lake Forest, IL .......................9848. Santa Clara, CA .....................98 49. Powell, OH .............................98 50. Mequon, WI ...........................98
2543. Blacklick Estates, OH..........1 2544. Covington, GA ....................1 2545. Milledgeville, GA ................1 2546. East Point, GA .....................1 2547. Ruskin, FL ............................1 2548. Ewa Beach, HI .....................1 2549. Upper Marlboro, MD .........1 2550. Harlingen, TX ......................1 2551. Canton, MS ..........................1 2552. Walterboro, SC ....................12553. Riverdale, GA ......................1 2554. Georgetown, SC...................1 2555. Calumet City, IL ..................1 2556. Park Forest, IL .....................1 2557. South Holland, IL ................1 2558. Matteson, IL .........................1 2559. Orangeburg, SC ...................1 2560. Maple Heights, OH .............1 2561. Union City, GA ....................1 2562. Hampton, GA ......................1 2563. Bastrop, LA ..........................1 2564. Jonesboro, GA .....................1 2564. Natchitoches, LA .................1 2566. Dolton, IL .............................1 2567. Ruston, LA ...........................1 2568. Lithia Springs, GA...............1 2569. Leesville, LA .........................1 2570. College Park, GA .................1 2571. Fairburn, GA .......................1 2572. Lithonia, GA ........................1
LACON CHIROPRACTIC
CENTERBeth Ann McKee, D.C.Michael D. Girone, D.C.
Chiropractic Physicians
Phone (309) 246-25661109 5th St.,
P.O. Box 226, Lacon, IL
University of Illinois Extension - Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Put-nam Unit invites ag producers, ag-ri-businesses and others interested to attend “Agronomy Night 2020” taking place on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, Room CTC 124.
Speakers and topics include: “What We Learned About Hemp Production in 2019,” Phillip Al-berti, University of Illinois Ex-tension Commercial Agriculture Educator. “Alberti will be giving an overview on all types of hemp production (grain, fiber, and CBD) focusing especially on the produc-tion failures and successes of the 2019 growing season and provid-ing insight into potential strategies as we plan for 2020.”
“Updates in Field Crop Disease Management,” will be presented by Dr. Nathan Kleczewski, University of Illinois, Department of Crop Sci-ences, Extension Pathologist; and Russ Higgins, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agricul-ture Educator, will discuss on-farm
projects to be hosted in the area. Certified Crop Advisors can ob-
tain 2 CEUs, one in PM and one in CM.
Advance registration is required by 4:30 p.m. on February 17 by calling University of Illinois Ex-tension at (815) 875-2878. There is no cost to participate. For more information, call Daryle Wragge, Ag Program Coordinator at (309) 364-2356.
UofI Extension Invites Interested Community Members To Agronomy Night 2020 On Feb. 18
by Cole LauterbachStaff Reporter, The Center Square
A bill to ban red-light cameras in some Illinois municipalities moved forward Wednesday shortly after a former state lawmaker pleaded guilty to taking bribes to protect a red-light camera operator. In 2015, state Rep. David Mc-Sweeney, R-Barrington Hills, filed legislation that would ban non-home rule municipalities from installing red-light cameras in their communities in the House of Representatives. At the time, it passed with broad bipartisan sup-port. However, it stalled in the state Senate when it was sent to then-state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s Transportation Committee. As he’d done with other bills, Sando-val sent it to the Subcommittee on Special Issues, a panel that rarely had any members. “It passed the House with 79
Bill To Ban Red Light Cameras In IllinoisPasses House Committee Unanimously
[affirmative] votes and it was killed in the Senate by Sen. Sando-val,” McSweeney said. “Now, we know why.” Sandoval pleaded guilty in Jan-uary to a charge of taking bribes in exchange for being the “protector” of red-light camera operators. As part of a plea agreement, Sandoval agreed to cooperate with federal investigators. McSweeney re-filed the legisla-tion in January 2019. It was heard in committee Wednesday and passed unanimously. Red-light cameras have not only been under federal scrutiny, but others have questioned their ef-ficacy when it comes to making intersections safer. “They’re focused on raising rev-enue and not improving safety,” McSweeney said. “Studies have shown that they actually increase rear-end collisions.”
