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There will be increased Police Patrols today and tonight

(Springfield-jm) -- Of the more than 250 new laws that take effect New Year’s Day in Illinois, two deal with insurance coverage that could affect 20 percent of insurance plans statewide. One new law enacted this year and set to take effect New Year’s Day mandates insurance coverage for children’s epinephrine injectors when such devices are deemed medically necessary. Another measure beginning Jan. 1 allows insurance companies to offer optional coverage for hearing aids and sets the maximum cost at $2,500 for two years. State Rep. Tom Demmer said such laws only apply to insurance policies the state has legal authority over.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation says there will be increased police patrols for the New Year’s holiday. Traffic deaths are down this year and IDOT is hoping to keep it that way. Spokesperson Maria Castaneda says the public can expect to see more cops on the roads over New Year’s…

 

 

IDOT Spokesperson Maria Castaneda. Police will also be looking for speeders and distracted drivers. 

 

 

(Gifford-jm) -- Gifford’s water main project is moving forward. Bids for the project are expected to go out soon with the plans were to be completed by Christmas. The plans must be submitted to the state EPA before the project can be awarded. Trustees are expected to review bids in February.


 

(Undated-jm) -- Come January 1st, those wanting recreational marijuana will have options at two locations in the Champaign-Urbana area. The state recently approved NuMed in Urbana and Phoenix Botanical in Champaign for recreational licenses. Both currently are allowed to dispense for medical marijuana. Owners at both locations warn there may be a shortage of flowers however, they have edibles and vape cartridges available. Sales will be cash only.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- As recreational marijuana becomes legal for adults on January 1st the Illinois State Police is reminding there are still laws that need to be followed. Under the law, those 21 and over may have up to 30 grams of weed, up to five grams of concentrated T-H-C and up to 500 milligrams of products like edibles says I-S-P Director Brendan Kelly…

 

 

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. Kelly says you also can’t use pot in front of anyone under 21 and it will still be illegal to drive while you’re high. Employers can set their own policies about marijuana use, including having a zero tolerance rule. 

 

 

(Undated-jm) -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding that all drivers services facilities will be closed tomorrow for the New Year holiday. All facilities will reopen on Thursday.

(Springfield-jm) -- With the end of the year here, a wealth manager said it’s a good time for Illinois residents to evaluate what they can do to maintain more of their wealth. John Bever with Phase 3 Advisors, a wealth management group, suggests looking at charitable donations. He said talk to a professional about donor advised funds and bunching .In Illinois, if your wealth involves real estate, Bever suggests looking to clarify what the real estate is for. There’s something else Bever said to keep an eye on heading into the new year and that’s the proposed progressive income tax constitutional amendment.  There is one bright spot for Illinois: the state doesn’t tax retirement income. As for your investments with the possibility of a market sell-off over the next year, he recommends being prepared to make that a buying opportunity.

 

 

(Springfield-jm) -- State officials are urging the public to prepare now for potential spring flooding. According to the National Weather Service, abnormally moist ground conditions and high river levels in the upper midwest could lead to flooding this spring. Rachel Torbert with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources says that’s why it’s a good idea to consider flood insurance…

 

 

Illinois Department of Natural Resources Spokesperson Rachel Torbert. The Illinois Department of Insurance recommends reviewing your current homeowners policy to see if you have flood coverage. 


(Ludlow-jm) -- Bids for upgrades for the new Ludlow water system are expected to go out in early 2020. Fehr Graham Engineering told village leaders the letting of bids will take place in January. They also expect to close with the USDA in mid-March for grant funds that will pay off the bridge loan from a Paxton bank for the project.

 

 

(Hoopeston-jm) -- There’s a new pet grooming business in Hoopeston. Paw Spa n More opened in the former Schulers Greenhouse location at 1208 S. 2nd Avenue. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm. For more information call 217-260-3313.

 

(Washington-jm) -- USDA's latest dairy outlook reveals minimum changes in the balance sheets for this year and next, but continued growth in product and class prices in 2020. Rod Bain reports…

 

 

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