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SAFE-T Act back in spotlight after killing of Chicago Police officer
By Ben Szalinski The SAFE-T Act is again generating controversy following the killing of a Chicago Police officer whose alleged shooter critics of the law say was only out of jail because of the state’s pretrial laws. While Republicans say the law needs to be changed to make it easier to hold a person in…
Read MoreThe Barry American Legion Post prepares for Memorial Day
The Barry American Legion is asking for help this year putting up and taking down the flags for Memorial Day. An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Barry American Legion Hall in Barry. Please attend. Work days are as follows: Monday, May 18 at 8 a.m. to…
Read MoreIBM will bring innovation hub, 750 new jobs to Chicago’s quantum park
By Aidan Klineman and Medill Illinois News Bureau A new delivery hub will be the latest addition to a state-backed quantum computing park in Chicago, bringing with it 750 new full-time jobs, company and state officials announced Wednesday. Gov. JB Pritzker announced IBM will open its FutureNow Chicago innovation and delivery hub on the planned…
Read MoreIllinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students
By Peter Hancock The Illinois State Board of Education is asking lawmakers this year for $200,000 to develop a new way of counting low-income students. Although that’s only a small fraction of the overall $10.9 billion general revenue fund budget the agency is seeking to fund preK-12 public schools next year, the request points to…
Read MoreSENATE PASSES RESOLUTION for highway designation honoring Calhoun native SPC Anthony “Tony”Gilman
By Steven Spencer A resolution honoring Calhoun native U.S. Army Specialist Anthony William “Tony” Gilman was passed by the Senate and is moving on to the House of Representatives.
Read MorePACE TO HOST CROSS OF GOLD reenactment at Perry Presbyterian Church, May 2
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE History will come alive at 2 p.m. this Saturday, May 2, as the Perry Association for Community Enrichment (PACE) hosts its first annual “Exploring Perry’s History” fundraising event. The community-led initiative aims to preserve a local landmark by raising much-needed funds for repairs to the historic Perry Presbyterian Church. The event will…
Read MoreLOCAL LIBRARIES BENEFIT from funding change
By Carmen Ensinger Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias led a legislative effort to change the Library Equalization Aid Grant formula, increasing the eligibility from 17 libraries throughout the state serving 77,000 residents to 108 public libraries serving more than 700,000 residents across the state while freeing up additional funds.
Read MoreGRAFTON FERRY traffic growing
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton approved an ordinance regarding the expense breakdown for ferry operations at their City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Mayor Mike Morrow said the ordinance for the operations agreement was part of the continued work for the ferry, and an estimated year one expense breakdown.
Read MoreJERSEY COUNTY MOURNS loss of Board Chairman Krueger
By Steven Spencer Jersey County mourned the sudden loss of Jersey County Board Chairman Gary Krueger last week following his death on Tuesday, April 21.
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Celebrating nature
By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator This week, we celebrate two holidays: Earth Day and Arbor Day. Although they were inspired by different moments in history, both share the purpose of inspiring environmental stewardship. Together, their histories and modern observances reflect our ever-evolving understanding of the human-nature connection. Below are summaries of…
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