Chicago School Board Passes $5.7 Billion Spending Plan
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education has passed a budget based on borrowing and hope the state of Illinois will come through with additional funding.
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Second City Theater Offices
CHICAGO (AP) — Two firefighters and one other person have been injured in a fire in a building that houses the offices of Chicago’s famed Second City theater company.
Schock Turns Over 10,000 Financial Records to Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has surrendered more than 10,000 financial records to the U.S. government to comply with a subpoena.
Knox County Board Approves Various Renovation Projects and New Landfill Equipment
At last night’s Knox County Board meeting, the board approved various renovation projects between the courthouse and the landfill office.
Pepmeyer Among Candidates For Ninth Judicial Court Vacancy
Current Knox County State’s Attorney John Pepmeyer’s name has appeared among a list of six attorneys applying to fill two judge openings in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.
Bustos Announces Support for Iran Nuclear Deal
An area Congresswoman has announced her backing of a fairly controversial issue in national politics.