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Ameren & ComEd Get Their Way in Illinois

AP and Illinois Public Radio — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:53 +0000

The Illinois General Assembly has overridden Governor Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that addresses so-called "Smart Grid" technology.

Ameren and ComEd pushed the bill to clarify legislation from 2011 that allowed the utilities to raise rates to fund the high-tech “Smart Grid” system.

The Illinois Commerce Commission had disagreed with the utilities over implementation. ComEd filed an appeal over technical matters and faces a lawsuit over installation delays.

Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) said the proposal clears some of the problems.

A Helping Hand for Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Rich Egger — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:17:17 +0000

Even a cemetery can use a little love sometimes, and the group "Friends of Oakwood Cemetery" plans to put a little love into the grand old graveyard in Macomb.

Author and historian John Hallwas, who is on the board for the Friends group, said Oakwood is generally in good shape and that the city does a good job of maintaining it. But he added it’s not uncommon for historic cemeteries to have “friends” groups that assist with the upkeep.

Keokuk Tennis Courts to be Resurfaced

Jason Parrott — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:18:30 +0000

Some last-minute objections did not stop a plan to resurface four tennis courts near Keokuk High School from moving forward.

Keokuk Capping Summer Sewer Bills

Jason Parrott — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:10 +0000

Some Keokuk residents will pay less for sewer services this summer.

Accused Keokuk Teacher Resigns

Jason Parrott — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:18:07 +0000

The woman being accused of sexual abuse by two former students is leaving the Keokuk School District.

Solar Panels for Port of Burlington

Jason Parrott — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:55:46 +0000

The Port of Burlington will soon be an example of “going green.”

Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor

Brian Mackey — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:12:26 +0000

The Illinois Senate approved legislation Friday that would legalize the medical use of marijuana. The vote was not close -- 35 senators voted “yes,” 21 cast “no” votes.

Schock: More Hearings Coming on IRS

Scott Stuntz — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:40:46 +0000

An Illinois congressman say more hearings will come over the IRS’s target of conservative groups that applied for tax exempt status.

New Contract for Burlington Teachers

Jason Parrott — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:43:17 +0000

Teachers in the Burlington School District can leave for summer break knowing they have a new contract in place for the 2013/2014 school year.

Schock on Federal Disaster Application

Scott Stuntz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:34:06 +0000

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn applied to have 11 counties declared federal disaster areas because of recent flooding.