Petunia Festival Beer Garden Draws Crowds Again
The Petunia Festival beer garden returns with wine coolers at $1 a glass and beer, wine, and soda prices matching last year. It runs six days from Thursday noon to Tuesday night, with live bands, new pizza sales, and a stricter 21 plus rule plus added security. About 2,000 daily visitors gather, supporting other festival events.
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Route 2 railroads attention push for four lane highway
Dixon and Sterling media coordinate to urge public letters to Governor James Thompson supporting converting Route 2 between Dixon and Sterling into a four lane highway. Citizens asked to send 1 000 letters by July 15, backed by local officials and legislators Olson and Rigney.
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Illinois House faces key issues before adjournment
Illinois lawmakers race toward midnight Friday adjournment with taxes as the top issue. House Republicans consider prioritizing spending without a tax increase and directing 63 percent of income tax funds to schools while four plans, including a permanent tax rise, are scrutinized.
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Thompson unveils new tax plan for education funding
Governor James R. Thompson prepared to present a plan that pairs a permanent income tax increase with property tax relief for homeowners. Officials say it matches the revenue of House Speaker Michael Madigan’s rejected proposal, aiming to fund education and local services while negotiating with GOP leaders.
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