Educators want to replace state’s flat income tax with new plan
Educators from Illinois schools and universities are pushing for a graduated income tax to generate revenue for public education and human services. More than 1,000 demonstrators from across the state marched from the Capitol building to Republican
Peru Police crackdown continues, 12 arrests, 12 weeks
PERU — A late morning drug arrest in Peru on Wednesday marked the 12th of it’s kind in 12 weeks for Peru Police. Chief Doug Bernabei says officers served an arrest warrant on 26-year old Spencer Miskowiec
IVCC “mildly optimistic” on state funding
OGLESBY — Officials at Illinois Valley Community College say state funding for the current and future fiscal year looks “mildly optimistic.” The college board’s audit finance committee met on Monday, saying they are building the 2017 budget with
Streator Elementary talks 4-day school week
STREATOR — A shorter school week was in the discussions at last night’s Streator Elementary School board meeting. Officials discussed the idea as it could be used as a cost-saving measure, but are also questioning how it would
Streator High hires on new band director, guidance counselors
STREATOR — Some new faces will be seen around Streator High School starting in the 2016-2017 school year. At last night’s board meeting, the board unanimously approved the hiring of Jamie Kotovsky as the new band director. Superintendent
Skoog files bill for ag education
PERU — A house bill filed by 76th District representative Andy Skoog looks to keep funding for agriculture education. House Bill 6424 would appropriate $1.8 million to the State Board of Education for ag education. Governor Bruce Rauner has