East-Lynn News

Gael Neathery's life as a farmer began as a child when he would help his father in the fields of his farm outside of Hoopeston.

Standing taller than any building in East Lynn, the 120-foot wind turbine at the small town's north end resembles a large fan ready to send houses flying with a strong burst.

Issue date: 4/23/08 Section: Opinions Our View Situation: Crimes happen on or around campus every year - most recently, last week. via The Daily Eastern News

“Kids, get over here when I need you”

Over the years, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has used other adults, his security detail and even his family to shield himself from answering questions from reporters. via Journal Star

For people around the world, Mahatma Gandhi remains a symbol for peace and a force against oppression. via Suburban Chicago News

“I thought (in) this case, it was very clear that the state Constitution is the supreme state law of the land”

Former Pekin Mayor Lyn Howard hoped the Illinois Supreme Court would overturn his conviction on official misconduct charges, but the seven justices unanimously turned him down Thursday. via Journal Star

“The smoking ban unquestionably played a role in that decline.”

The Illinois Senate late Wednesday rejected a proposal that would have allowed patrons at the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria or any of the state's other casinos to smoke and gamble at the same time. via Journal Star

The Naperville Cultural Center in partnership with the Indian Music Society of Central Illinois will present an Indian Classical Music and Cultural Fair on Sunday. via Naperville Sun

“I couldn't paint very well. But even when I was little, that's all I could afford, a paper bag and a pencil. I always drew. I just progressed my own style and my own technique.”

Bob DeFrates said he tried to retire two years ago but couldn't quite do it. And for an even longer time, the life-long artist quit doing what he had loved best: drawing. via Belleville News

“The majority of that increase is to South Korea, reflecting the lack of export supply from China”

Urbana, IL-As some producers consider planting more rather than less corn in 2008, the issue may be whether lingering cold, wet conditions will limit corn acreage, said a University of Illinois Extension ... via Milling Journal

“I'm hardly a reformer. But I'm shocked by what I'm reading”

Fed up with allegations emerging from the federal corruption trial of a top fundraiser for Gov. via Journal Star

Northern Illinois and northwest Indiana are in the path of an 1,800-mile-wide storm. via Chicago Tribune

“What it does is it puts these other communities on par with where Peoria's at, so there's not an advantage or disadvantage to anyone”

An Illinois Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal to ensure that hotel taxes in East Peoria and Morton are at the same level as Peoria's - 6 percent. via Journal Star

“This is the Robin Hood referendum”

Illinoisans earning at least $250,000 a year would pay twice as much in state income taxes as everyone else under a plan that Rep. via Journal Star

“Because of the recent amount of water, it lubricated the ground underneath and created a slippery plain and moving rock. The water above the plain is pulling everything down”

Mud slid down a bluff in two places Tuesday, endangering a house and closing Illinois Route 100 to all but local traffic. via Alton Telegraph

“This is who it's going to impact most is the addicted gambler because they (the casinos) will continue to give them comps and keep them at the casino, gambling day and night.”

Gamblers could bet on the slots, roulette and other games of chance 24 hours a day if the Illinois Gaming Board authorizes a request from the state's casino industry to expand operating hours. via Journal Star

“Costs per bushel of corn in 2007 as compared to 2006 were higher for all geographic areas of the state except for the central region with the higher rated soils”

Urbana, IL-Costs to produce a bushel of corn were generally higher in 2007 than in 2006, and soybean costs were up in all areas of the state compared to 2006, according to a new University of Illinois Extension ... via Milling Journal

“We will not go looking for any information on your hard drive. We are going to do the tasks you assigned us to do to fix the part.”

Computer technicians in Illinois would be required to report child pornography found while working on equipment if proposed legislation is approved. via Journal Star

“We encourage both local leaders and ADM colleagues to identify, and submit for consideration, projects that address needs in their communities.”

Decatur, IL- Continuing its commitment to strengthening American agricultural communities, Archer Daniels Midland Company March 26 called for applications for its 2008 Community Partnership Grant Program . via Milling Journal

“I think this keeps that commitment to the healthy lifestyle, healthy eating ... that we want to instill in our youth, beginning at a young age”

Fruit smoothies made with low-fat yogurt could be sold in the school cafeteria to sixth-graders, but not to fifth-graders, under a proposal from the Illinois State Board of Education. via Journal Star