Rochelle elementary board weighs five asbestos removals plan
Rochelle School District 231 faces about 100000 in asbestos removal and repairs at five schools including Tilton Central and Lincoln. Architect Williams says some work could be handled via containment lowering costs. Removal must start by July under state law with a May management plan due.
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Inmate Charged With Attempted Escape At Dixon Center
George Adkins, 47, an inmate at Dixon Correctional Center, faces an attempted escape charge after allegedly trying to scale the prison fence last Friday. Warden Richard Gramley cited ongoing prosecution and declined further comment. Adkins, held on aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges, has a $100,000 bond and is due arraignment December 21 at 9 a.m.. believed to be from the Chicago area.
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State aims to place eight Illinois districts under education board oversight
Eight financially troubled Illinois districts including Mount Morris may be placed under fiscal supervision by the State Board of Education. Ted Sanders will seek a ruling to declare the districts in financial difficulty, triggering state oversight and possible dissolution. Mount Morris projects a 64000 deficit. districts have 45 days to submit a plan. Olds cites exhausted resources and hopes state help will solve deficits despite failed consolidation efforts.
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Polo board seeks joint meeting on annexation options
Polo Board of Education and Mount Morris Community Unit District plan a joint meeting in Polo on Dec. 27 to discuss possible annexation or consolidation. Superintendent Don Hay says the district will consider all options to avoid becoming isolated if neighbors merge. Mount Morris already explored merger talks after Leaf River referendum failed. Mount Morris faces a $64,000 deficit and has been placed on the state's Financially Troubled Districts list.
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