May 2, 2008 | Beacon News
March of Dimes - Mary Kay Cosmetics Basket: Tonya Christensen, Steward, Ill.; Blanket, Bib & Beanie Basket: Lindsey Hamer, Sandwich. via Beacon News
Donald B. Olson, 88, of Malta, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb. via Rochelle News Leader
Leonard V. Berg, 89, of Rochelle, died on Friday, April 18, 2008 at the Rochelle Community Hospital. via Rochelle News Leader
Andrea McMullin and Matt Svela, both of Franklin Grove, are engaged to be married. via Rochelle News Leader
Joe and Heather Vagle, of Roscoe, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Mason Steward, born March 4, 2008 at SwedishAmerican Hospital, Rockford. via Rochelle News Leader
Failure to report an accident - Sheriff's deputies were called around 10:10 p.m. about a vehicle that rolled over in a ditch on West County Line Road north of McGirr Road. via Daily Chronicle Online
Report suggests switching special ed
“Jennifer Oetting has done just a wonderful job”
In a 22-page summary of expenses versus services offered by both special education providers, the report says Amboy students would gain access to superior services at two-thirds the cost. via The Daily Gazette
“We plan for the site to offer more collaborative features to make communication about school events and newsletters more readily available for parents.”
Dr. Lawrence A. Wyllie , superintendent of Lincoln-Way High School District 210, was recently invited to join the national Suburban School Superintendents League. via Lincoln-Way Sun
Special ed co-op schools will leave by July 1
Both districts submitted letters at the co-op's meeting Tuesday night, indicating their intent to leave by July 1, 2008. via The Daily Gazette