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Legislators question Easter over meeting costs, raises, tuition
SPRINGFIELD — There was no legislative honeymoon for University of Illinois President Robert Easter during his appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Cerro Gordo school board cuts positions
CERRO GORDO — Teachers, parents, and former students attended a public hearing Wednesday night, giving Cerro Gordo school board members a chance to get community input before making decisions on possible spending cuts.
Westville hires principal
WESTVILLE — School board members appointed Pam Dalenberg to serve as principal of Judith Giacoma Elementary School through at least the end of the 2013-14 school year on Wednesday.
Three seeking Parkland seats at forum
CHAMPAIGN — The three candidates competing for two seats on the Parkland College Board of Trustees discussed their visions for the future of the college on Wednesday night.
Incumbents James Ayers of Monticello and Tom Bennett of Gibson City and challenger Sam McGrew of Champaign spoke at a forum at the Champaign City Building.
Supporters: UI trustee bill has Senate backing
SPRINGFIELD — Supporters of a plan to share the appointment of members of the University of Illinois Board of Trustees between the governor and the UI Alumni Association believe they can have success, at least in the state Senate, this year.
Danville school board OKs assistant principal, "RIFs" six employees
DANVILLE — A familiar face will return to North Ridge Middle School next school year.
At a special meeting on Wednesday, Danville school board members approved appointing Angelique Simon as the school's new assistant principal.
Vermilion teens could be 'attorneys' in Peer Court
DANVILLE — Vermilion County teens who are looking for something to do during spring break next week may want to consider volunteering as an "attorney" with the Peer Court program.
Peer Court Inc. is holding an attorney training and court session on Tuesday at the David S. Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St., Danville. It will start at 11:30 a.m. and go to 7:30 p.m. or until court is over.
Bill would give alumni group five UI trustee appointments
SPRINGFIELD — The power to make appointments to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees — now solely the province of the governor — would have to be shared, under legislation approved Tuesday by the Senate Higher Education Committee.
Updated: Danville school candidates answer questions at first forum
Updated 9:39 p.m. Tuesday.
DANVILLE — The nine Danville school board candidates weighed in on a variety of questions on funding, learning and community involvement at the first of three candidates' forums on Tuesday evening.
Villa Grove OKs limited sports co-op with Heritage
VILLA GROVE — The Villa Grove school board on Monday approved a limited co-op with some sports to be shared with the Heritage school district.
While a majority of the Villa Grove board supports a full co-op, some members said they wanted more information before reaching that decision.
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