Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for September 2, 2025
With Alderman Tanner Brown serving as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Mike Nichols, the Casey City Council's...
Clark County Board Faces Public Backlash Over Solar Projects
Article Summary: During its July 18 meeting, the Clark County Board faced a wave of public criticism regarding the recently...
Casey Fire District Approves $400,000 Purchase of New Fire Engine
Article Summary: The Casey Fire Protection District Board of Trustees authorized a major fleet upgrade by approving the $400,000 purchase...
Casey Continues Sidewalk Replacements on Main Street, Plans Tree Removal
Article Summary: The City of Casey is continuing its sidewalk replacement program with a current focus on Main Street, though...
Casey Lions Club Cleans Up Rt 40
The Casey Lions Club and friends spent a beautiful Saturday morning picking up trash along U.S. Route 40 picking up...
Casey Fire Chief Outlines Equipment Needs, Including New Truck and Thermal Camera
Article Summary: The Casey Fire Chief Jason Garver reported to the Board of Trustees that the district is actively pursuing...
Casey Officials Praise ‘Incredible’ Popcorn Festival for Community Spirit, Economic Boost
Article Summary: Casey city officials lauded the recent Popcorn Festival as a major success, praising the organizing committee, volunteers, and...
Casey Fire District Board Approves Administrative Salary Raise, Adopts Tentative Budget
Article Summary: The Casey Fire Protection District Board of Trustees approved a significant raise for an administrative salary to $10,000...
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Education
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lake Land College Board of Trustees for July, 2025
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees reviewed a nearly $60.8 million balanced operating budget and approved a new strategic plan at its meeting on July 14, 2025. The new...
Lake Land Seeks State Funding for Major Renovations to Four Campus Buildings
Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees has approved a funding request to the state for extensive renovations of four major campus buildings: the Northwest and Northeast Classroom...
Lake Land College Board Reviews Balanced $60.8 Million Operating Budget for FY 2026
Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees reviewed a proposed balanced operating budget of $60,790,628 for fiscal year 2026. The budget, which reflects a slight decrease from the...
Lake Land College Adopts New Strategic Plan: ‘Education that Fits Your Life’
Article Summary: The Lake Land College Board of Trustees has officially adopted a new strategic direction centered on the motto, "Education that Fits Your Life," signaling a shift toward more...
Meeting Briefs: Lake Land College Board of Trustees for June 9, 2025
At its regular monthly meeting, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees took several actions, including approving employee pay raises, supporting a TIF district extension for the City of Mattoon,...
Lake Land College Hires Philadelphia Firm for $100,000 Digital Marketing Campaign
In an effort to boost enrollment, Lake Land College will partner with Hybrid Media USA, LLC, a Philadelphia-based firm, for a comprehensive digital marketing campaign in the upcoming fiscal year....
Faculty Union Asks for Delay, But Lake Land Board Approves New Stipends and Postpones Grievance Response
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved new part-time rates and stipends for fiscal year 2026, moving forward with the vote despite a request from the faculty union to...
Lake Land College Invests Over $63,000 in Grammarly AI Tool to Boost Student and Staff Writing Skills
Lake Land College is making a significant investment in artificial intelligence to support academic success, with the Board of Trustees approving a two-year, $63,750 contract for a campus-wide license for...
Illinois News
Illinois quick hits: Fatal crash involved Guatemalan national; tentative Chicago firefighters contract
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Fatal crash involved Guatemalan national The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department says toxicology testing will be conducted to determine if alcohol was...
WATCH: Sonya Massey bill requiring full employment history for police candidates now law
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A measure requiring police agencies across the state of Illinois to get full employment history for prospective...
Chicago group says Illinois officials break laws as they blast Trump
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he and Gov. J.B. Pritzker are on the same page about President...
Pritzker continues fielding presidential question ahead of State Fair rally
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Democrats rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield Wednesday for Governor’s Day, but whether Gov....
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday Aug. 12th, 2025
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop delves into the...
Governor to evaluate tax proposal for Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is not ruling out tax legislation to help the Chicago Bears move forward with...
Illinois quick hits: Report shows rate of businesses leaving state
By The Center SquareThe Center Square Report shows rate of businesses leaving state Illinois businesses are moving to other states at triple the rate they did before the pandemic, according...
National News
Bipartisan group of lawmakers aim to increase migrant physician jobs
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers wants to expand a program that allows noncitizens to fill physician vacancies in rural areas of the United States...
WATCH: Border czar Homan considered turning Trump’s offer down
By Greg BishopThe Center Square Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, addressed the State Freedom Caucus Foundation Friday night in Dallas.
WATCH: Gov. Desantis addresses State Freedom Caucus Foundation in Dallas
By Greg BishopThe Center Square Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed the State Freedom Caucus Foundation Friday night in Dallas.
World’s largest retailer struggles to keep costs down as tariffs hit
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The world's largest retailer says it's doing everything it can to keep prices low as its costs increase each week due to the tariffs at...
Boston judge orders Trump to give back Harvard funding
By Esther WickhamThe Center Square A Boston federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration’s $2.2 billion funding freeze against Harvard after the government's claims of antisemitism. The U.S. District...
Arizona congressman backs bill protecting ICE agents
By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh wants to protect ICE agents. The Arizona congressman is among a handful of House representatives, all of them Republicans, to introduce...
Northwestern president steps down amid federal funding cuts
By Esther WickhamThe Center Square Northwestern University President Michael Schill resigned this week amid the federal funding freeze by the Trump administration. Schill has served as the 17th president of...
