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Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Channahon home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Gov. Pritzker's new climate strategy is all pain, no gain

By Jay Lehr, Ph.D and Tom Harris | 6 years ago

High taxes, record debt, underfunded pensions, notorious corruption, and an ongoing urban crime problem are only a few of Illinois’ most pressing problems.

From Prairie State Wire

IPI: FBI's secret Madigan recordings in affidavit reveal nothing new about speaker's operations

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

VILLAGE OF DIAMOND: Il Route 113 Closure At Bnsf Railroad Crossing In Coal City

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the IL Route 113 crossing over the BSNF Railroad, in Coal City, will be closed for repairs beginning, weather permitting, Monday Feb. 4, 2019.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISTRICT 5: Troopers Will be Diligently Checking Their Assigned Patrol Areas For Stranded Motorists

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

The Illinois State Police will NOT be closing due to extreme temps.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISTRICT 5: Life-threatening Arctic Cold Temperatures This Evening

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Life-threatening arctic cold temperatures this evening through Thursday morning.

VILLAGE OF COAL CITY: Mid Evening Wind Chills Across Region Fallen Between Zero and 20 Degrees Below Zero

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

According to The National Weather Service; Mid evening wind chills across the region have already fallen to between zero and 20 degrees below zero.

VILLAGE OF COAL CITY: Waste Management Is Picking Up Garbage And Recycling Today

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Waste Management is picking up garbage and recycling today in Coal City.

Kasher Brian C. and Kasher Tahleatha J. acquire 700 Lakewood Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 700 Lakewood Drive, Morris was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Packley Debra L. and Packley Thomas F. for $232,000. The buyers were Kasher Brian C. and Kasher Tahleatha J..

COAL CITY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1: Camp Invention Registration Information

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Camp Invention will be held at CCIS from June 10 to June 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3;30pm

COAL CITY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1: 1st Grade Science

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

This week in 1st grade we have been talking about the earth and sky.

DRESDEN NUCLEAR POWER STATION, UNIT 2: NRC To Issue Final Rule for Mitigating Severe Events at U.S. Reactors

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has directed agency staff to publish a rule based on lessons learned from the March 2011 accident at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi plant.

CITY OF MORRIS: Sweet Night Out In Downtown Morris

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Sweet treats and beverages will be serve while you enjoy special savings at your favorite downtown stores.

GREATER CHANNAHON MINOOKA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Morris Complex Parent LyondellBasell reclaims top spot on “World’s Most Admired Companies” list

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

The Chamber wants to congratulate member LyondellBasell on this excellent honor – and for two years in a row!

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Coal City Finance Committee met January 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 27, 2019

Coal City Finance Committee met 4 p.m. Monday, January 21.

Coal City Village Board met January 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 27, 2019

Coal City Village Board met 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 23.