Elverado School District reports attendance rise and staff hires
Elverado School District officials say attendance rose 29 percent year over year while enrollment fell from 559 to 540. The district credits outreach and a friendlier calendar for fewer absences, noting state aid ties to attendance. Elkville Elementary gains Spotlight School status. New hires include Katrina Turner, Gary Pate, Toni Thomas, Stephanie Genesio, Jamie Culbreth, Megan Dial, Garrett Janello, and John Harrison. An honorary diploma was awarded to Will Wright.
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Afghan rug gifted to Bush to feature on Fox News
Marion man Lt. Col. Grayson Gile Pulaski County State's Attorney will appear on Fox News Fox and Friends this Sunday to discuss delivering a hand knitted Afghan rug by an elderly craftsman from Afghanistan. The rug took a year to make and depicts Bush with Christian and U.S. government symbols as a token of appreciation for U.S. efforts in promoting democracy. Gile, who served nine months in Afghanistan, will be live from Manhattan with a 7:30 a.m. local time appearance.
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Illinois event fair offers free seat replacements in Marion
Today’s events include a child safety seat fair at Illinois Centre mall in Marion from 10 a.m. to noon. The governor’s office, state police and 21st Century Insurance sponsor free seat replacements for recalled or broken seats on a first come, first served basis. children must be present for fitting.
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Sports physicals at Heartland center in Marion Illinois
Sports physicals offered Tuesday 5 to 8 pm at Heartland Rehab and Fitness Center Illinois Centre Mall Marion. Cost ten dollars with part of the fee donated to the school's athletic fund. Open to students in grades 5 through 12.
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Saline County Fair Announces Week of Events and Prices
The Saline 00th annual fair offers a $10 all‑day armband for carnival rides on Tuesday. Highlights include Outlaw Supercross at 7 p.m. and grandstand four‑wheeler and micro‑sprint racing later in the week. Mud events, demolition derby, and craft and food contests fill the schedule with livestock textiles fine art flowers vegetables and culinary exhibits. Inquiries to the fair office at 618 252 5216.
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Super Sitters snack time themed lesson
York Camden emphasizes safe feeding by uncovering allergies and parental dietary rules before snacks. The session mixed fun food shapes with cheese stories, urging imagination as key to babysitting. A twelve year old volunteers stories about a unicorn named Isabel as peers craft edible narratives.
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Camp serves free lunches for all kids this summer
The Illinois State program provides lunches at camps with no registration. Children may simply show up to receive meals, with the service available during the summer months regardless of need.
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