District 205 Board approves using architect for more proposed construction-related projects

Artificial turf, more athletic parking, a warehouse, and more
Utility company aims to amend measure that prohibits disconnects for non payment

The bill says to qualify for disconnection protection a customer must provide proof that he or she is applying for financial assistance.
Pritzker’s grocery tax plan is ‘zero benefit to taxpayers,’ GOP senator says
The New Stores in Food Deserts Program announced Tuesday will offer competitive grants to encourage new grocery stores in USDA-defined food deserts.
Congress focuses on work requirements for federal benefits with Illinois hearing
“No amount of handouts or government assistance, no matter how well intentioned, can substitute for the intangible benefits and dignity that work brings to individuals and their families,” said Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, the chairman of the committee.
Illinois taxpayer cost for state employees’ ‘Cadillac’ health plans increases
“There are some [bills] we have provided information on that are quite costly,” said Wolfe.
Pritzker names Sen. Ann Gillespie new head of state insurance oversight agency

The announcement came in the middle of a legislative session in which Pritzker is proposing sweeping changes in state regulation of the health insurance industry.
Meet the new principal at Silas Willard Elementary School in Galesburg

Jodi Keever has been an educator for 18 years, including the past two years as the principal at Mable Woolsey Elementary in Knoxville