http://newstrib.com en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 18:18:01 GMT Daily feed of articles http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29178 This week, two separate and unrelated entities provided different snapshots of what seems to be a relatively unknown subject in the Illinois Valley region — Muslim culture. News Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29177 Putnam County High School hosted its 47th annual commencement ceremony Friday. News Sat, 25 May 2013 02:57:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29168 Citing changes in reimbursement at the federal and state levels, Perry Memorial Hospital has made the decision to close its Women’s Healthcare Unit, by the end of this year. News Fri, 24 May 2013 19:57:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29142 Each week we track the movement of federal and state legislation. News Fri, 24 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29167 It's an ending for Head Start in Granville. News Fri, 24 May 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29148 Three Waukegan men were charged in an elaborate bank fraud and burglary scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen payroll checks cashed at several banks locally and nationwide. News Fri, 24 May 2013 13:59:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29141 Dead birds are "sentinels for early detection of West Nile virus activity." News Fri, 24 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29137 Local police agencies are gearing up for Memorial Day Weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe. News Fri, 24 May 2013 10:39:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29140 Opening day of the outdoor pool swimming season is floating from city to city. News Fri, 24 May 2013 10:38:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29143 A closure update was issued Thursday for Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks, which are recovering from the April storms and floods. News Fri, 24 May 2013 09:48:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29133 OTTAWA — The next big hurdle to clear for a proposed sand mine near Starved Rock will be in Ottawa. News Thu, 23 May 2013 20:02:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29088 A temporary dam at Lake DePue saved last summer’s APBA PRO National Championship boat races from being canceled due to drought. News Thu, 23 May 2013 11:03:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29112 Mendota police officers are participating in Operation BBQ Relief. News Thu, 23 May 2013 01:57:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29111 Mendota High School assistant principal Joe Masini acted quickly and walked away a hero. News Thu, 23 May 2013 01:53:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29107 Gov. Pat Quinn today expressed disappointment in the General Assembly action allowing big electric companies' rate hikes. News Wed, 22 May 2013 21:26:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29086 TISKILWA — Tiskilwa’s public library has been selected to receive an Illinois Public Construction Grant of slightly more than $500,000. News Wed, 22 May 2013 11:32:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29085 Ev Taylor urges fellow Granville residents to push for a better way for the village to drain stormwater. News Wed, 22 May 2013 11:22:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29077 The village of Tonica has been trying to get rid of a deteriorated building for nearly a year. News Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29061 A DePue native is scheduled to appear on a cable television show tonight. News Tue, 21 May 2013 18:12:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29062 A run in memory of Arie Boggio will start at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hennepin. News Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29071 Putnam County School Board on Monday saluted three retiring teachers, discussed bus company concerns and added volunteerism requirements for students. News Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29053 The Princeton Elementary School Board will take action on closing Reagan Middle School in Tiskilwa during a regular board meeting July 15. News Tue, 21 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29045 The Granville Head Start program, which serves Putnam County, is being closed because of funding cuts. News Tue, 21 May 2013 10:42:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29051 The flash flooding happened more than a month ago, but a few signs of the flooding of Bureau Creek still are visible along theTiskilwa Bottom Road. News Tue, 21 May 2013 07:46:00 GMT http://newstrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=29&ArticleID=29044 Staff members from the office of U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) will have office hours this week throughout the district. News Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:00 GMT