Last spring, students in third, fifth, sixth and eighth grades took the Illinois Standards Achievement Test in reading and mathematics, while students in fourth and seventh grades were tested in reading, mathematics and science.

As the House of Representatives prepares for a floor vote today, Saturday, on Health Care Reform Bill (H.R. 3962), the sweeping health care overhaul, local representatives are expressing their opinions on the bill.

PRINCETON — Precinct committeemen for the Republican and Democratic political parties will be elected at the Feb. 2, 2010, primary election. However, there are no contested races.

Eighty-nine year old Clifford Heaton spends Friday morning behind the wheel of the combine in family fields north of Princeton. Though their beans are all in, his son, Ted Heaton still has a lot of corn to bring in, the elder Heaton said. Harvest in Bureau County will no doubt be pushing into the Christmas season this year, he added. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported only 19 percent of the corn crop out of the fields in Illinois, well below the five-year average of 86 percent.

Nov. 7  — Elizabeth Woodfill estate, antiques furniture, frames pictures, toys, glassware, antiques, collectibles, southwest pottery and jewelry, decoys, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction  Co., auctioneers.

WALNUT — Trustee Duane Christensen reported to the Walnut Village Board regarding concerns the village’s Streets and Alley Committee has with a few village streets.

Seventeen-year-old Aaron Fargher of Walnut is one of several Bureau County young men working toward their Eagle Scout badges through the Boy Scouts of America. Aaron, a member of Walnut Troop 1053, chose for his project repainting the estimated 100 fire hydrants in the community. In addition to the actual painting of the hydrants, the multi-week project included first power washing all the fire hydrants, ordering the paint, meeting OSHA requirements, and then leading his troop in the work.

SHEFFIELD — Receiving agendas, copies of previous board minutes, a list of monthly bills and other correspondence in a timely fashion was the topic of another heated discussion at the Sheffield Village Board meeting.

TISKILWA — Area veterans who served during the Korean Conflict, sometimes called “The Forgotten War,” will be remembered and honored in a special program hosted by the Tiskilwa Historical Society at 7 p.m. Monday at the Tiskilwa Community Church on Main Street.

Jennifer Merth of Princeton submitted this photo of Princeton High School classmates from 1979 who joined for their 30 year reunion Sept. 11 at the Underground Inn. Class members included (front row, from left) Laurie (Saal) Riva, Linda (Reinhart) Waterstreet, Carol (Oaks) Froelich, Missy Scott, Paul Scruggs, Pam (Weeks) Hosier, Jennifer (Swan) Merth, Todd Poruba, Greg Ritz, Gerri (Kuhn) Frank and Paula (Naffiziger) Hoerner; (second row) Jerry Johnson, Gary Halberg, Sally (Martin) Dycus, Connie (Friend) Swan, Bill Halberg, Lorrie (Long) Bennett, Nancy (Storm) Bell, Denise (Dunlap) Walters, Doug McCauley, Donna (Vernon) Sartain, Troy Sartain, Carla (Bivens) Blades, Kim (Obenhaus) Wolfer, Denise (Lowdermilk) Johnson and Tim Frank; (third row)

PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way has announced Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds are available for qualifying county residents.

ARLIGNTON — Flags which were blessed during Memorial Day services at Calvary Cemetery in Arlington during this year's Memorial Day services will be flown on Veterans Day.

SPRING VALLEY — It’s time for Spring Valley’s lights to shine for the Holiday Home Lighting contest. Registration forms and a $5 donation must be turned in by Nov. 25, and judging will take place between Dec. 1-11. Maps will be available at City Hall or online at

SPRING VALLEY — Entries are being sought for the Lighted Santa Parade, which will take place in downtown Spring Valley at 7 p.m. Dec. 12. Organizations or individuals may enter. Lighted cars and trucks or decorated floats are acceptable. Entries without lights will not be admitted. (Head lights do not count.) In order not to confuse the children, there will only be one Santa, and he will be riding on the Boosters’ float. For safety, no items may be thrown into the crowd from the entries (i.e., candy, balloons, etc.).

PRINCETON — Bureau County voters won’t have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to the Feb. 2, 2010, primary ballot, at least on the local level.

PRINCETON — Princeton High School science teacher Michael Fredericks has been named the Outstanding New Science Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Science Teachers Association.

Last spring, students in third, fifth, sixth and eighth grades took the Illinois Standards Achievement Test in reading and mathematics, while students in fourth and seventh grades were tested in reading, mathematics and science.

Melissa Cook tackles a pile of leaves Tuesday afternoon in a West Central Avenue yard in Princeton. With the weather finally cooperating, Melissa worked with her father, Dale, and brother, Thomas, in doing the much-needed yard work.

PRINCETON — It really is a small, small world.

SPRING VALLEY — Four Spring Valley residents were arrested Oct. 29 by agents with the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRI-DENT) on drug-selling charges.

DEPUE — The village of DePue has requested that all grave decorations be removed from the city cemetery gravesites by Tuesday. Any decorations that remain after that date will be disposed of.

Perry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members Lou Brown (from left) Kay Telfer, Gina Vujanov and Pat Rod look over a few of the items available during this year’s Candy Cane House. The annual event will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the hospital. Foods, cookbooks, gift items and the cookie sale will take place in the north lobby. Complimentary refreshments and the gift shop will be located in the south lobby. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the hospital cafeteria at a cost of $5 per person. All proceeds go to the auxiliary purchase of equipment for the hospital.

SHEFFIELD — Scott Robbins, animal control officer for the county, appeared before the Sheffield Village Board Monday evening. Robbins was in attendance because of problems some village residents are having with dogs, some of them vicious, running at large.

The Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation District regularly scheduled public board meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. The meeting is held at the USDA Service Center meeting room, located at 312 E. Backbone Road, Princeton. For more information, call the BCSWCD at (815) 875-8732, ext. 3, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PRINCETON — The Princeton City Council had a light agenda at Monday’s meeting and were able to complete its routine business in about 10 minutes.

PRINCETON — Princeton High School District 500 is accepting applications to fill the vacancy resulting from the resignation of former school board member Bob Jesse. The appointment will be from the date of appointment until April 2011. To be eligible to serve, a school board member must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a resident of the state of Illinois and the Princeton High School District for at least one year.

Committee members for the “Holiday Shoppe For Our Babies” are Donna Peterson (from left), Abby Batten, Shellee Monier and Tammie Peebles.

Several members of The Starved Rock Model “A” Club recently drove their “A’s” to Oregon to cruise the Rock River and enjoy the fall colors aboard the paddle wheeler, the “Spirit of Oregon.”

UTICA — Illinois National Guard Major Tammy Duckworth, who is also the new Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, will talk about the significance of Veterans Day following the 1 p.m. Veterans Day parade in Utica on Sunday. She will speak at the Danny Carey Memorial.

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today the Emergency Contact Database surpassed 100,000 participants in less than three months since its unveiling on Aug. 18.

Nov. 7 — Elizabeth Woodfill estate, antiques furniture, frames pictures, toys, glassware, antiques, collectibles, southwest pottery and jewelry, decoys, 10 a.m., 1635 N. Main St. (Tumbleson Auction Center), Princeton, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Revenue today posted the names of 100 businesses and individuals that collectively owe the state at least $6.3 million on its Web site. Each taxpayer listed owes more than $1,000 in delinquent taxes.

Parents Nate and Sara Edlefson of Princeton and their children, Josie, 3, and Natalie, 4 months, enjoy festivities at Saturday morning’s annual Halloween party hosted by the Princeton Optimist Club at the First United Methodist Church. Josie, in her fire truck costume, was one of the winners in her age group. The party included refreshments, a parade of costumes, and visits from storyteller Mick Henneberry and Mr. Cinnamon the clown.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Park Board voted Monday night to raise its annual membership fees to the Bureau County Metro Center by 5 percent, effective Jan. 1.

WALNUT — When Dorothy Swanson looks in the mirror, all she sees is Dorothy Swanson. However, there are many who believe she is the twin of England’s own Queen Elizabeth.

The Princeton police and fire departments responded to a mid-day accident Friday at the intersection of Backbone Road and Sixth Street on Friday. The two-vehicle accident resulted in the intersection being temporarily closed. Details concerning the accident were unavailable as of press time.

"You're just about into it now. This is the first time since 1948 that I haven's had fields opened up yet."

On Oct. 27 the Bureau Valley High School National Honor Society trick or treated for canned goods, paper products and toiletries for the Western Bureau County Food Pantry. This new food pantry will be located in the Concord Township Building in Sheffield. It is scheduled to open soon. The BV NHS appreciated the response from the citizens of Buda, Sheffield, Walnut, Wyanet and Manlius for their support.

PRINCETON — The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department has administered about 4,000 H1N1 vaccines in the last couple weeks and more flu clinics are scheduled.

Area high schools have received their report cards, and the results were generally gloomy for all but one of the county’s high schools.

PRINCETON — Forty-four people have died from suicide in Bureau County during the last 10 years.

PRINCETON — To ensure the receipt of passports for the holidays, post offices through central Illinois will extend passport hours and locations to help travelers prepare for international trips.

CHAMPAIGN — Based on preliminary data in Illinois, the statewide average rainfall was 8.9 inches, 6.0 inches above normal. This is the second wettest October on record for the state based on data going back to 1895. It almost beat the wettest October on record, 9.2 inches set in 1941, according to State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey (http://www.sws.uiuc.edu).

PRINCETON — Because of the Veterans Day holiday, the Wednesday garbage and recycling pickup in Princeton will be on Thursday. All garbage cans and recyclables should be set out by 5:30 a.m. For questions, call the city of Princeton Street Department at (815) 872-7331.

SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers acted on a number of issues during the final week of the Fall Veto Session, but state Sen. Dale Risinger, R-Peoria, said the most anticipated bill to be considered during the Veto Session — campaign finance reform — ultimately fell short of its goals.

DEPUE — A legal team from Chicago and Texas is probing lawns and homes in DePue in an environmental investigation a source says could erupt into a class action lawsuit against former and present owners of DePue’s New Jersey Zinc Superfund site.

PRINCETON — The Princeton High School board and administration are considering changing the school’s four block schedule to something more beneficial to the students and school.

PRINCETON — The Bureau County Health Department has scheduled additional clinics to combat the spread of H1N1 flu among high risk groups in Bureau County.

Elvis Presley (also known as Mark Downey, principal at the Ohio schools) pauses to answer a question for school secretary Lori Kennedy Friday morning. In the Halloween spirit, “Elvis” shook hands and chatted with excited students, parents and visitors to the school throughout the day.

Oct. 31 — Mary Kmietz estate, furniture, children’s items, collectibles, household and tools, 10 a.m., 2204 Plum St., Peru, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

To recognize Breast Cancer Awareness, MTM Recognition’s Wellness Committee, assisted by Veronica James, coordinated a Pink Day on Oct. 21. Everyone was encouraged to wear something pink with the hope of increasing awareness and the importance of regular screening and early detection. Most employees wore pink shirts, bracelets or hats to commemorate the cause.

Volunteers from the Red Oak United Methodist Church near Walnut, the Ohio United Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors Thomas Camp 1570 of Tampico meet together Thursday morning to put together bags for their Project Santa project. The group has collected items for military personnel through the Project Santa program for five years. Co-chairpersons Sharon Schultz and Caryl Behrens thanked all the businesses, groups and individuals who have made donations to the annual project. The group is still accepting monetary donations to help with shipping costs.

PRINCETON — A lottery to determine the order in which the candidates’ names will appear on the Republican ballot for the Feb. 2 general primary election will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday by Bureau County Clerk, Kamala Hieronymus. The lottery will be in the Bureau County Clerk’s office on the first floor of the Bureau County Court House, 700 S. Main St.

BUREAU — The Bureau Village Board is hoping to literally clean up the town’s streets as the winter weather approaches.

PRINCETON — Keith N. Harrod, 44, of Princeton was charged with domestic battery in the 400 block of South Gosse Boulevard at 1:30 a.m. June 13. On Oct. 28, the charges of domestic battery/indirect criminal contempt against Harrod were dismissed in Bureau County Court.

Carol Pakosz of Tiskilwa submitted this photo of colorful fall leaves in City-County Park north of Princeton.

This photo of Ivy Ann Feinerman was submitted by her grandmother Judith Carlson of Princeton. Ivy Ann, of Chicago, was visiting a summer ago when her mother, Heidi, snapped this photo of her. She included the photo as part of a 2009 calendar gift for her grandmother.

OHIO — The special joint meeting of the Ohio High and Ohio Grade School boards, held Oct. 5, to review a report created by the Future of Ohio High School committee answered some questions, but generated some new ones as well.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Elementary School District could have a potential loss in revenue of $1.8 million during the next several years due to expected state funding cuts.

SHEFFIELD — William Rosenow of Sheffield has announced he will run for the Republican Party’s nomination for the position of Bureau County Sheriff.

SPRINGFIELD — Scherrie V. Giamanco, state executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Illinois, has announced that because of the delay in announcing the provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, producers enrolling in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program may not be aware that all 2008 crops were required to be reported, in all counties, in which they have an interest to meet the requirements of the program. This includes crops planted on cropland and/or non cropland, including native pasture or improved grass that will be hayed.

SPRINGFIELD — It’s a story of tragedy, heroism and survival, an event that occurred one hundred years ago in a small Illinois community, grabbed the world’s attention, and forever changed the face of a major industry.

SPRING VALLEY — The newly-repaved portion of St. Paul Street between Greenwood and Cornelia streets will be striped Sunday morning, according to Spring Valley Police Chief Kevin Sangston. All residents are requested to have their vehicles removed from St. Paul Street by 6 a.m. Any remaining vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.

SPRING VALLEY — There have been no new leads on the armed robber who struck a Spring Valley pharmacy Friday.

MANLIUS — The Bureau Valley School Board is continuing its investigation into an employee matter which surfaced in the district several weeks ago.

PRINCETON — L.W. Schneider Inc. remains a strong business in spite of recent layoffs, according to the company’s Chief Operating Officer Theresa Quezada.

Princeton High School students Dylan Carlson (left) and Sarah Peterson (right) work Tuesday afternoon on sets for the school’s upcoming “Jabberwock” fall play. Based on the comic short stories of author James Thurber, “Jabberwock” tells the story of a teenager and his family which does not quite fit into the normal American mold. The play is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and Nov. 7 in the Sally Skinner Council auditorium. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, are $7 per adult and $5 per student. There is no reserved seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. Faculty director for the play is Beth Gerig. Student director is Jamie Olson.

SPRING VALLEY/LAMOILLE— Two Bureau County schools have been selected to participate in the 2009-10 Operations Teen Safe Driving Program, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Fifth-graders Jaxon Harris (from left), Kyle Kinnamon, Marisa Bacorn and Bret Emmerson stand in front of classroom murals created by them and their classmates at Reagan Middle School in Tiskilwa. Classroom teacher Susan Baseley said the murals in pastel are colorful and turned out exceptionally well this year.

Rita and Gary Hanna of Princeton were some of the many people attending Saturday’s Zearing Child Enrichment Center’s annual dinner and benefit at the Wine Cellar in Princeton. The event’s theme was Staying Alive in 35 and attendees were encouraged to dress in their best 1970s fashion in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the center, which started in 1974.

SPRING VALLEY — City aldermen are skeptical about a marketing idea at Barto Landing that Mayor Cliff Banks says could hook fishermen and boaters into buying more food, gas and overnight accommodations in Spring Valley.

PRINCETON — Suicide is a community concern that needs to be addressed, according to  consultant Cheryl Robinson of Sterling.

Anne Pearson (from left), Jeanne Workman and Andrea Mason browse through various items sold at Saturday’s holiday craft and bake sale hosted by the Women’s Ministry of the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Princeton. Workman was one of the vendors at the all-day event, which included baked goods and craft tables, as well as face painting and a visit from  Mr. Cinnamon the clown for the children.

OHIO — What kind of financial impact could closing Ohio High School have on the village and district taxpayers?

In coordination with Project Santa, the Princeton Community After School Program is encouraging all area youth and their parents to Trick or Treat for our Troops this Halloween.

PRINCETON — The Princeton Jaycees have announced the cancellation of its 2009 annual glow light give-away, normally held at the Princeton Fire Station on trick-or-treating night.

The annual Wyanet Community Club Halloween party was again a hit for youngsters of all ages. The event, held this year at the Rediger Auction facility, included a costume contest, food, games and crafts. Kim Rich was the chairperson of the event, which was held Oct. 24.

Power Rangers, princesses and some pretty scary monsters are only a few of the costumed characters you’ll probably see walking through your neighborhood on Halloween. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates around 36 million children between the ages of 5 and 13 headed out for trick-or-treating fun around the country in 2008. As many youngsters look forward to a night of dressing up and filling bags of candy while going door-to-door, special emphasis should be placed on safety to ensure everyone has a good time.

Buda — 5 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 — Mary Kmietz estate, furniture, children’s items, collectibles, household and tools, 10 a.m., 2204 Plum St., Peru, Tumbleson Auction Co., auctioneers.

SPRING VALLEY — City officials were on the hot seat Monday night over a sewer backup an angry resident says dumped over three feet of raw sewage into her basement last week. 

The H1N1 flu is no doubt in the Bureau County area, even if a confirmed diagnosis is not always made, according to area health officials.

ARLINGTON— A rural LaMoille man has died from injuries sustained in an Oct. 19 traffic accident north of Arlington

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, maybe the way to a tourist’s heart follows the same path.

That "iron" ball and chain didn't slow down Jack Curran, who enjoyed the annual Spring Valley Halloween Parade at full speed Saturday. Area youngsters paraded along St. Paul Street to the Spring Valley Mini Park, where costumes were judged and treats passed out.

SEATONVILLE — The 2009 financial report-audit has been completed and posted in the Seatonville Village Hall since Oct. 20 according to Village Clerk Pamela Haslam. The report will remain posted through Dec. 15 but may be viewed any time upon request.

LADD — Ladd residents are reminded of the following rules for leaf burning in the village: Leaves and other landscape waste may be burned between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Burning on Sunday is permitted only from Sept. 15 through Nov. 15. Burning is not allowed on sidewalks, roadways, alleys, parking lots or other paved areas. No burning shall be permitted within 20 feet of any structure. All fires shall be constantly attended until each fire is extinguished.

The local Habitat for Humanity affiliate board of directors accepted the resignation of board President Duane Carpenter with great regret at its monthly meeting. Replacing Carpenter will be the Rev. Chuck Maney, pastor of the Spring Valley United Church of Christ. Maney stated, "Duane led the organization with his heart. His passion and enthusiasm has resulted in four families having new homes in just the past two years, and countless other families newly touched with a concern for people without adequate and affordable housing."

Pirate boy Brock Loftus (left) joins friends in listening to Ohio Public Library Director Justin Mapes (right) read a Halloween story during Saturday’s third annual Halloween Bash. The two-hour party included refreshments and lunch, games and crafts.

SPRINGFIELD — Visitors from around the globe have trekked to Springfield the past four years to see the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. During the month of November 2009, the museum is making it easier for the folks from Bureau, Putnam and Marshall counties to visit.

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Township Food Pantry is once again asking communities and organizations to become an “Adopt a Basket” sponsor.

PRINCETON — Andres Mendez Jr., 33, of Spring Valley was sentenced Oct. 16 to one and one-half years in prison after pleading guilty to the Class 4 felony of criminal defacement of property. In addition to his one and one-half year prison sentence, Mendez was also ordered to pay $1,285 in court costs and fines and $600 in restitution by  Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei.

PRINCETON — Aaron D. Sandrock, 22, of  Rock Falls has been sentenced to 80 days in the Bureau County Jail after pleading guilty to Class 4 felony of disorderly conduct on Oct. 15. Circuit Judge Marc Bernabei also sentenced him to two years probation.

Officers with the Illinois State Police, District 17 / Zone 3, recently conducted  Alcohol  Countermeasure  Enforcement (A.C.E.) surveys at 11 establishments in Neponset, Sheffield, Wyanet, Buda and Princeton. Janelle  L.  Kaiser of Neponset  Fast  Stop and Eric M. Bissonette of  Road Ranger in Princeton were each arrested for unlawful delivery of alcoholic

PRINCETON —  Robert  E. Noble, 47,  of Manhattan, Ill., was arrested by local authorities on drug and theft charges on Oct. 15.

"We now have set trick-or-treat hours, which we never had before. We could go for hours."

This photo was taken recently  by Kathy Casstevens at the Starved Rock State Park boat ramp in Utica. At about 3 p.m., the three boats in the photo crossed paths. Kathy said it was funny to see a fishing boat, the “Belle of the Rock” paddleboat, and a yacht … all at the same time.

This is a photo of a former Mineral grocery store. Dave Nanninga submitted the photo saying that the store was built in the late 1800s and was razed in 2005.  Dave said the photo was sent to him by Steph (Carlson) Swanson and Sandy (Carlson) Jackson.

Oct. 24 — Mendota High School, commercial real estate, 10 a.m., 118 Fourth St., Mendota, McConville Realty, auctioneers.

SPRING VALLEY — Hall High School students will be receiving the H1N1 vaccine on Monday. Students must have a permission slip signed by the parents.

SPRING VALLEY — The Hall Township Food Pantry will be closed until 6 p.m. Wednesday due to a flu outbreak.

PRINCETON — At least two Bureau County school districts have confirmed cases of H1N1 flu among their students.

SPRING VALLEY —The story of Hall High School’s budget swings both ways, depending on who you ask.

MANLIUS — Some Bureau Valley parents are concerned about what happens when their children forget their lunch money.

LaMoille High School students Nick Zimmerlein (from left), Brandon Breedlove, Nick Husband and Austin Schwingle get into the Halloween spirit in preparation for this weekend’s Haunted Maze in the school gymnasium. Proceeds from the event will go to the high school varsity basketball program, the art department and to Toys for Tots. Working with the students on the Haunted Maze are teachers Brent Kalsto and Matt Gimbal. The maze  was opened to the public on Friday and will again be opened for the brave of heart from 7 to 10 p.m. today, Saturday. Admission is $5. Ages 10 and up are welcome.

MANLIUS — “The Last Supper” came to life Tuesday morning on stage at the Bureau Valley High School Auditorium, as the BVHS art students and students from Galva, Leepertown, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley High School helped to re-enact Leonardo daVinci’s famous work. Students were mesmerized as Scott Shepherd presented “Through the Eyes of Da Vinci”, a theatrical impersonation of Leonardo daVinci.

DEPUE — DePue students will soon see the benevolence of one of their own.

MALDEN — If the Malden Village Board could, they might post a sign at the village hall that says: Wanted: Village Trustees.

PRINCETON – Princeton City Council approved a notice of intent to award $2.9 million in bids for the first wave of work on the city’s planned public water improvement project. 

This photo of Mineral Public School students was taken in 1910. Dave Nanninga submitted the photo. He said it was sent to him by Steph (Carlson) Swanson and Sandy (Carlson) Jackson.

PRINCETON — A Bureau County grand jury considered the following cases at its Oct. 13 session:

PRINCETON — A Princeton woman is serving three months in the Bureau County Jail after pleading guilty to the Class 4 felony of computer fraud

SPRINGFIELD — The results of two statewide polls focusing on Illinois’ budget shortfall, and ethics and redistricting reform were released this week, according to state Sen. Dale Risinger, R-Peoria.