Dist. 205 to consider alternative borrowing for building renovations
The District 205 Board of Education could be asked to approve the issuing of $17 million in debt certificates in June towards paying for the building renovation work.
Six apply to fill 9th Circuit vacancy, after Mangieri retirement
Six attorneys from all around the 9th Judicial Circuit have applied to fill the remainder of Judge Paul Mangieri’s term on the bench, when he retires on July 3.
Aledo teacher has bond conditions modified in sexual assault of a minor case
A long-time Aledo social studies teacher appeared in Mercer County Court Monday morning where conditions of his bond were changed to allow supervised contact with his minor child.
Park Plaza reconstruction is underway
The Park Plaza make-over has begun. Starting this Monday, May 13th the eastern portion of the parking lot south of Park Plaza has been closed off and crews have begun removing trees from the plaza.
Actress Doris Day Dead at 97
Legendary actress Doris Day has died at the age of 97. The Doris Day Animal Foundation confirmed Day died early Monday at her Carmel Valley, California, home. The foundation says in an emailed statement she was surrounded
This Is Us To Be Renewed
There’s great news for TV viewers who like to cry. This Is Us is sticking around for a while. NBC is so confident in the continued popularity of the award-winning drama that it just renewed it for three more
Box Office Report
Avengers: Endgame was #1 again at the Box Office earning nearly $64 million. It’s made $723 million in the three weeks it’s been in theaters. Pokemon Detective Pikachu debuted in second place with $58 million. The Hustle
Great Galesburg Shake returns Tuesday, May 14th
The Great Galesburg Shake is an opportunity for students in grades 4 – 12 to use their manners and conversational skills in a professional environment.
Illinois has a bright future if legislators stay on the path of no tax increases
After learning the state of Illinois collected $1.5 billion more in tax revenue than was expected in April, House Republican leadership last week argued that the good news is proof that new taxes are not needed to
