| Citizens for Education present "What's at Stake" |
A community-based group, the Citizens for Education, will be distributing referendum information at the Friday night home football game. After tomorrow's game the brochure will be circulated throughout the community.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
 |
| Senators Demuzio and Durbin hold roundtable in Taylorville |
Illinois State Senator Deanna Demuzio invited U.S. Senator Dick Durbin to Taylorville to discuss the Taylorville Energy Center and local job creation. Senator Durbin received a briefing on the TEC project and the group divulged into conversation about the plant's future.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
|
| Clean coal technology will come at a cost |
Efforts to tap Illinois' vast reserve of coal using clean technology will come at a cost to consumers, an Illinois Commerce Commission report released yesterday to the Illinois General Assembly confirmed regarding Tenaska's proposed Taylorville Energy Center.
Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
|
| Illinois Commerce Commission forwards Taylorville Energy Center analysis and local supporters lobby for General Assembly action to make the project real |
The Illinois Commerce Commission convened yesterday morning in Chicago to discuss five agenda items, the second of which was the proposed Taylorville Energy Center, and later that afternoon several supporters of the project met at the Taylorville City Hall.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
|
| Special meeting attendees agree: Lakeshore is vital |
Retaining Lakeshore Golf Course was the general consensus at the outcome of last night's special meeting at City Hall. The City, The Park Board Members, and the private sector were presented with viable options to keep the golf course open. All parties were receptive.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
|
| Don Readhead honored by IDNR as an Outstanding Volunteer of the Year |
Don Readhead of Taylorville was one of eight individuals and three groups honored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as Outstanding Volunteers of the Year during a ceremony in Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair. The volunteer recognition awards ceremony took place Saturday, August 21st at the Illinois Green Industry Association Outdoor Amphitheater, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
|
| Meetings for August 27, 2010 |
| Friday, August 27, 2010 |
|
| LLCC Board of Trustees hears plans for expanded workforce programs |
SPRINGFIELD - Lincoln Land Community College's workforce division is growing, with preparations underway for new programming, equipment and teaching spaces. Dr. Judy Jozaitis, Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Education at LLCC, reported to the Board of Trustees last evening that $2 million in grant funding will be used to expand opportunities for students in the green industry, alternative energies, construction and other trades.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
|
| Project 29 Group comes to the table |
EDINBURG - Project 29 Group orders Uncle John's famous Stimulus Menu.
This week the Project 29 Group met for a dinner meeting at Uncle John's Family Restaurant in Edinburg.
The group decided to place an entry in the annual Labor Day Parade. A generous donation was made by Ealey and Page for parade candy.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
|
| Potential Sewer issue rectified by City officials
Wilson Street project avoids delay??? |
TAYLORVILLE - As City Engineer, it is Joe Greene's responsibility to protect the interest of the City of Taylorville. His expertise located a potential drainage problem with the Wilson Street project. The matter was discussed for hours at last night's Street and Sewer committee meeting.
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
|
