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‘It is The Law,’ Sayeth the Illinois Dept. of Public HealthPlease consider this commentary as Part 5 of the “Raw Milk Regulations and Transparency” series presented in this paper every week since the April 17 issue. By PA Publisher, Tom Kocal. All previous 4 Reports Linked Here.
New Faces, New Administrator at Morrison City CouncilMany changes went into effect, complete with newly elected officials and the replacement of old ones at the May 13th meeting of the Morrison City Council.
Sheriff Receives Law Enforcement Award; Tax Bills Next WeekCounty Board Chairman Kevin Reibel congratulated Sheriff Jeff Doran for receiving the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Law Enforcement Award.
Ray Skiles Rounds Out Savanna City Council RosterRay Skiles will represent Savanna’s Ward Two, and was sworn in accordingly, pursuant to a recommendation by new Savanna Mayor Tony McCombie.
Lease Renewals Top West Carroll’s 5/15/13 MeetingThe West Carroll School Board considered the renewal of several lease agreements, among other business.
Summary of the Regular Eastland Board of Education MeetingThe Board approved discontinuing the practice of holding a formal 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony in 2014.
Stevie Tombstone Live at the Heirloom CafeStevie Tombstone, guitarist, singer and songwriter from Upstate New York, hit the stage at Heirloom Cafe in Thomson Friday night, May 17, to a full house.
Chicago Field Museum ReturnsThe Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation and the Village of Hanover welcome back the Chicago Field Museum!
Village of Milledgeville Installs President and Board MembersPres. Wirth told the Trustees that the Village was pretty much at the same point financially as we were last year in the General Fund.
From Capitol Hill - Report From Congresswoman Cheri BustosBustos Opposed to ‘Short-Sighted’ DoD Employee Furloughs.
Mayfest Community Worship ServiceThe Mount Carroll Ministerial Association is sponsoring the Mayfest Community Worship Service. Also, how to get discounted Mayfest admission buttons.
Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation
Promoting Public-Private Partnership to Fix Locks & Dams Legislation to improve the nation’s water infrastructure through public-private partnerships was approved by the U.S. Senate.
The Reeder ReportCommentary By Scott Reeder | Journalist in Residence, Illinois Policy Institute. 52 Aye Punches
Senate Week In ReviewFrom State Senator Bivins. Despite rumors that the Illinois Senate would take up concealed-carry legislation May 17, Senate lawmakers adjourned for the weekend without hearing the right-to-carry measure.
More Important NewsCheck out other articles that didn't make the PA print edition and for more info on things you need to know.
More than 150 New Laws Took Effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2013More than 150 new laws take effect January 1, including measures that target criminal activity, protect employee privacy, and provide revenue for state parks.
214 New Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012Among the more notable measures are bills that would give citizens greater access to government information through the Internet, encourage the use of alternative energy sources, reduce regulations for home-based food businesses and allow motorcyclists to proceed through a red light if the tripping device fails to turn the light green after a reasonable time.
New Laws for 2011There are over 200 new laws on the books for Illinois, beginning January 1, 2011.
New Laws for 2010There are over 200 new laws on the books for Illinois, beginning January 1, 2010.
2012 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2011 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2010 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.
2009 Property Tax Assessments For Carroll County For Cherry Grove, Elkhorn, Fairhaven, Freedom, Rock Creek, and Wysox. Mount Carroll, Salem, Savanna, Washington, Woodland and York Townships.

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