Chenoa NewsLocal news for Chenoa, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Illinois needs short-term borrowing plan for unpaid bills- February 28, 2008 "We cannot continue to balance our budget on the backs of nursing homes" First things first, governor. Before embarking on any new programs or expansion of existing ones, the state must pay its backlog of unpaid bills. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/chenoa-il/2008/02/illinois-needs-short-term-borrowing-plan-for-u... Budget plan would close maximum security wing of Stateville prison- February 26, 2008 Lawmakers are preparing for battle after hearing the governor's plan to eliminate the maximum security wing of one of Illinois's oldest prisons. via Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/chenoa-il/2008/02/budget-plan-would-close-maximum-security-wing-... About 5,100 Ameren customers without power on Sunday- February 24, 2008 "Until the winds die down, it is likely that there could be more. We should have everyone back on line by 6:00 p.m., but crews with be standing by to deal with any new one." About 5,100, AmerenIP customers northeast of Normal were without power at various times Sunday afternoon. via Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/chenoa-il/2008/02/about-5-100-ameren-customers-without-power-on-... Fidel Castro's resignation an opportunity for progress- February 22, 2008 "I think it will be very baby steps" The resignation of Fidel Castro as Cuba's president provides an excellent opportunity for the United States to ease its restrictions against Cuba - including the trade embargo. via The Pantagraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/chenoa-il/2008/02/fidel-castros-resignation-an-opportunity-for-p... |