Gilson NewsLocal news for Gilson, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Pet adoptions are rescues, not purchases- November 11, 2007 "I think most of the time, if you talk to someone, you get a feel" Tonia Morris knew where to go after her devastated daughter lost her cat. While the cat didn't turn up at the Prairieland Animal Welfare Center, there were plenty of wonderful cats there in need of a good home. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/pet-adoptions-are-rescues-not-purchases?fromrs... Memorial honors both living and dead veterans- November 11, 2007 "He spent a year at Walter Reed (Hospital) and was discharged in poor health." There is a story for every brick honoring a veteran at the Galesburg Community Veterans Memorial. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/memorial-honors-both-living-and-dead-veterans?... Power outage forces schools to close- November 10, 2007 "We don't know of a tree limb fell on a line or if it was (caused by) an animal. We will continue to investigate, but at this time, we think it was a tree limb falling on a line." A power outage left about 5,700 AmerenIP and CIPS customers south of Galesburg without power for a few hours this morning and caused school to be canceled in Abingdon and Avon. via The Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/power-outage-forces-schools-to-close?fromrss=1 Veterans Day program Saturday in Lincoln Park- November 8, 2007 A program in honor of Veterans Day will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Galesburg Community Veterans Memorial in Lincoln Park. via The Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/veterans-day-program-saturday-in-lincoln-park?... Family loses pet in fire- November 7, 2007 "My grandfather came and put him in the kennel during the fire. He was safe there." Keegan Batson's tears weren't caused by Tuesday's cold wind or the pungent smoke it carried into his eyes. via Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/family-loses-pet-in-fire?fromrss=1 Illinois school funding due for crucial vote- November 6, 2007 "Let's get it done. Let's take care of the kids. Let's not have them being held hostage. Let's do the right thing on making sure the schools get the money." Illinois lawmakers will feel the heat when they go back into session on Thursday in Springfield. via WQAD-TV Molinehttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/illinois-school-funding-due-for-crucial-vote?f... Guard makes center its home- November 4, 2007 "That makes these soldiers one in 1,000" Area soldiers were given a new home Saturday morning. The doors of the Galesburg Readiness Center, 362 N. Linwood Road, were opened to the public for the first time. via The Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/guard-makes-center-its-home?fromrss=1 School Funding Issues Could Hit The Classroom- November 3, 2007 "Money always has an impact on things. What we're looking at here, like many schools around the state are doing, what they can do within the building, within their own curriculum, within their own department, how to improve things." Millions of dollars in state funding is at stake for Illinois schools. State Representative Don Moffitt held a press conference in Galesburg today to talk with local school administrators about the potential ... via WEEK-TVhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/school-funding-issues-could-hit-the-classroom?... Bill could provide funds for depot- November 1, 2007 "Before he makes a decision, I think he should ride the train through the heartland" Legislation approved Tuesday by the U.S. Senate to reauthorize Amtrak funding for six years contains a provision that could benefit Galesburg passenger rail service. via The Register-Mailhttp://www.topix.net/city/gilson-il/2007/11/bill-could-provide-funds-for-depot?fromrss=1 |