(Photo By Flickr User Randy von Liski) Former Republican U.S. Rep. Paul Findley, who spent 22 years in Congress, has died. The State Journal-Register & WGEM-TV reported that Findley died on last Friday (August 9th) at a hospital in Jacksonville, IL. They also reported that Findley supported civil rights, opposed the Vietnam War, advocated for…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Lies Secrets Silence…) According to thegrio.com, Good Black News, and Rejoice! the photo archives of EBONY and JET magazines were sold at auction on last week. A group of buyers including the J. Paul Getty Trust, in association with the Ford Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Joe Ro) What do you believe is the number one thing that musicians are doing to ruin their chances at succeeding in the music industry? Is it: not practicing their instrument enough? Not putting together enough good music industry connections? Living in a city with no music scene? The answer to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Richard Bartlaga) Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says an Illinois license plate featuring the St. Louis Cardinals will be sold in support of public schools. The license plate was unveiled on last week by White at Busch Stadium prior to the Cardinals game against the Chicago Cubs. The plates with…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User BinnX 1) Peoria Public Schools has introduced a new bus tracking utility for parents and renewed the call for part-time bus driver applicants. According to WEEK-TV, the district has partnered with Versatrans to give parents a way to know what bus their kids will be on and where it is. The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Inventorchris) As summer is drawing to a close, Illinois State Police troopers will be conducting roadside safety checks, with a focus in Peoria and Tazewell counties during the month of August, hoping to create good driving habits as kids go back to school. According to WEEK-TV, State Troopers will be looking…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Lucas Alexandros) The University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL has introduced the Holmes Scholarship program with the aim to increase the number of teachers from underrepresented groups. Nine students have accepted full tuition scholarships. In return they agree to teach in schools in Northeast Florida once they graduate. Jarred Jackson,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User nevermindtheend) CityLink will continue its efforts to go green with two new electric buses and a charging station. The Federal Transit Administration announced last week that CityLink will be receiving a $2.3 million grant from the Low or No Emission Bus Program for the new equipment, according to a press release…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michael Lehet) Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo will remain free to all until mid-century under an agreement zoo operators reached with the city’s park district. The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, which operates the zoo, and the Chicago Park District, which owns the zoo’s land and buildings on the city’s North Side, extended…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User wormwould) Newsline: Clinton, IL Clinton, IL police say they’ve gotten many reports on last week of counterfeit one hundred ($100) dollar bills being circulated to area businesses. According to WAND-TV, Officials say at first glance, the one hundred dollar bills appear authentic. However, upon closer inspection, police say the bills have the…… MORE
