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Water rates could increase in 1,294 Illinois muncipalities

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1 year ago

December 21, 2023

Water rates could increase in 1,294 Illinois muncipalities

EAST PEORIA (25News Now) – The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated in a press release that all municipalities in the U.S. are required to replace lead service lines that carry drinking water within the next 10 years.

Employees in several municipalities told 25News the deadline is not reasonable for those living in impoverished areas.

1,294 Illinois cities, villages and towns have lead service lines, including East Peoria.

The new mandate requires municipalities to fund and replace these pipes even on private properties that they’ve never been responsible to cover.

East Peoria’s Public Works Department told 25News the city must come up with $2.5 million to cover the project, with no federal funding available from the EPA.

“The city is only responsible for the water main and the service line up to the curb stop and/or property line,” said East Peoria Water and Wastewater Superintendent Cord Crisler. “So, the remaining line is technically the homeowner’s service line.”

Crisler said the repairs could be a financial burden and unrealistic for a city’s timeline, depending on the size.

He believes East Peoria and other communities will likely need to raise water rates to cover costs.

Morton Public Works Director Craig Loudermilk and other anonymous public works directors do not think taxpayers should pay for pipes they don’t use.

“In essence, you’re paying for someone else’s home repair, said Chrisler.”

25News asked Illinois American Water if rates would increase in Peoria.

They responded in a statement saying: “Our water quality experts are reviewing the proposed revisions and will provide comments on the proposal after the review is complete.”

The EPA did not provide an interview by our broadcast deadline.

The EPA requires municipalities to submit replacement plans by early 2024.

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‘It’s a blessing’: Springfield Christmas dinner serves nearly 600

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December 25, 2024

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‘It’s a blessing’: Springfield Christmas dinner serves nearly 600

SPRINGFIELD — Edwin DeJesus was showing his holiday spirit on his sleeve, and his pants, as he and his mom tucked into a roast beef dinner at the High School of Commerce Christmas Day.

“It is a blessing,” DeJesus said, wearing a green shirt showing Snoopy’s doghouse decorated with Christmas lights, green Dr. Seuss’ Grinch pants and a bright red hat.

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Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55

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December 25, 2024

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Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55 – CBS Chicago

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Trooper Clay Carns served 11 years with ISP and was a husband and a father to two young kids. Jermont Terry reports.

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Illinois will be fourth school for Tomiwa Durojaiye

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December 24, 2024

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Illinois will be fourth school for Tomiwa Durojaiye

Tomiwa Durojaiye was a three-star recruiting win for Kentucky in the 2022 high school cycle. The Delaware native picked the Wildcats over South Carolina after recording 58 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and two forced fumbles as a senior. The senior defensive lineman would spend just one season in Lexington.

Duojiaye entered the transfer portal in the spring window ahead of the 2023 season. Durojaiye landed at West Virginia and had a strong year as a redshirt freshman. The defensive lineman recorded 23 tackles, six tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 14 pressures, and played 270 snaps. Despite the strong close to see playing for a 9-4 team, Durojaiye decided to enter the portal again.

Tomiwa Durojaiye landed at Florida State and only played 32 snaps this season. Durojaiye then became a three-time transfer when he entered the transfer portal on Dec. 9. The defensive lineman found another power conference home on Tuesday.

The defensive lineman has committed to Illinois and will play in a fourth power conference in 2025 after spending time in the SEC, Big 12, and ACC.

Alex Afari Jr. and Josh Kattus are the only signees from Kentucky’s 2022 high school class remaining on the roster.

The transfer portal is open for business and so far we know of 20 players who will be seeking out greener pastures this offseason.

DL Keeshawn Silver (Committed to USC on Dec. 19)
DB Avery Stuart
LB Jayvant Brown
TE Tanner Lemaster (Committed to Eastern Michigan on Dec. 22)
TE Khamari Anderson (Committed to Arizona State on Dec. 22)
TE Jordan Dingle (Committed to South Carolina on Dec. 18)
OL Courtland Ford (Committed to UCLA on Dec. 17)
OL Ben Christman
OL Dylan Ray (Committed to Minnesota on Dec. 21)
OL Koby Keenum (Committed to Mississippi State on Dec. 22)
DL Tommy Ziesmer (Committed to EKU on Dec. 15)
WR Dane Key
WR Barion Brown (Committed to LSU on Dec. 14)
WR Anthony Brown-Stephens
WR Brandon White
EDGE Tyreese Fearbry (Committed to Wisconsin on Dec. 22)
EDGE Noah Matthews
EDGE Caleb Redd (Committed to Kansas on Dec. 20)
RB Chip Trayanum
QB Gavin Wimsatt

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. Keep closer tabs on the Cats with our staff-only sticky thread on KSBoard, which will have updates on departures and targets throughout the offseason. Not a KSR+ member? Try it out today.

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