News headlines 2006

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January 05: • Guest Column by Senator Dan Rutherford
January 07: • City close to hiring new ambulance chief
January 09: • Rutherford: "Left Lane Law" improving safety on Illinois highways
January 09: • Rutherford encouraging citizens to share their opinions
January 09: • Rob Morris elects officers for 2006
January 10: • Raceway developers: Everythings on schedule
January 14: • Local youth compete in martial arts
January 14: • Local man graduates from Police Training
January 17: • Rutherford critical of Governor’s proposal to finance school construction through keno gambling
January 18: • Local Girl named to Dean's List
January 20: • Woodford County Breast Cancer Support Group announced
January 22: • City discusses parking in alleys
January 23: • General Assembly Scholarship applications available
January 23: • Local pastor to go on pilgrimage to Holy Land
January 26: • Phillips endorsed by AFL/CIO
January 26: • Rutherford proposes legislation to eliminate disparity in wind farm assessment values
January 28: • Ghiglieri Nominated as Chairman-Elect of ICBA Board of Directors
February 01: • Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby winners announced
February 08: • Rutherford opposes legislation creating more Specialty License Plates
February 10: • Fieldcrest West wins State 7A title
February 10: • Fieldcrest February Knight Times
February 14: • Council continues alley parking issue
February 15: • Rutherford weighs in on FY 2007 Budget
February 16: • Phillips comments on Governor's budget address
February 18: • Local youths place in Young Americans National Tournament
February 19: • Fieldcrest East Girls Volleyball place 2nd in Tournament
February 21: • Minonk Returns to Phoenix - 2006
February 26: • Mayor responds to article on Enterprise Zone
February 26: • Rutherford encourages communities to apply for Digital Divide Program grants
February 27: • Fieldcrest Newsletter
February 28: • Rutherford: Illinois Senate supports effort to boost renewable fuels industry
March 07: • Fund raiser for Mikalie Stalter
March 09: • ANNE'S UNFORGETTABLES PLANNING 3rd ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT
March 10: • Midland Lutheran College Choir to present concert in Wenona
March 12: • Mr. and Mrs. Don Veihman to celebrate 50th anniversary
March 12: • City increases utility rates
March 14: • Rutherford: Governor continues to play fast and loose with state's economy
March 15: • Fieldcrest Board of Education Agenda
March 19: • Minonk Town-Wide Garage Sale set for April 29
March 20: • Dana Alumni Banquet May 27th
March 21: • LaVon's: New dining in town
March 22: • Topinka wins GOP slot for governor
March 23: • Cub Scouts visit artist
March 24: • Senate Committee approves legislation strengthening Illinois’ Driver’s License training program
March 27: • Alderman Mattox resigns from city council
March 28: • IVCC Announces ICCTA Award Nominees
March 29: • New fish farm being spawned in Flanagan
April 01: • Village-Aires Spring Program April 22-23
April 04: • April Fieldcrest News Release
April 05: • Village-Aires announce Patron Circle
April 09: • Cub Scouts donate trees to City
April 11: • JCAR rejects Board of Education's proposed 'junk food' rules
April 12: • Woodford County Health Dept Breast Cancer Support Group to meet
April 23: • Police Chief Butler to retire June 5
April 24: • Bingo Night Update
April 27: • Legislation protecting families of fallen soldiers approved by the General Assembly
May 03: • 4H Bake Sale planned for May 13, 2006
May 03: • MDR Phoenix reunion slideshow
May 03: • Illinois Valley Air Show set for June 17-18
May 05: • Illinois budget increases spending as state’s monumental debt accrues
May 06: • City awards bid to supply concrete
May 07: • American Legion Post 142 Meeting held
May 09: • Cub Scouts hold Raingutter Regatta
May 10: • In-Line Hockey registration announced
May 18: • Legislation protecting families of fallen soldiers becomes law
May 21: • New EMS chief and alderman appointed
May 22: • Fieldcrest presents case for tax referendum
May 22: • Softball League Sign-up forms available
May 23: • July 4th celebration events announced
May 23: • Memorial Day Tribute
May 23: • Memorial Day program announced
May 30: • Rutherford Calls on Governor to Sign Student Driver Safety Legislation Immediately
June 02: • Rutland youth winner of Loyalty Day Essay Contest
June 03: • Minutes of Woodford County Board Meeting April 18
June 05: • Senate Week in Review: May 29- June 2
June 06: • Cub Scouts plant trees for city
June 12: • Motel 6 asks for more money from City
June 17: • Minutes of Woodfor County Board Meeting - May 16, 2006
June 17: • Minutes of Woodfor County Board Special Meeting - May 23, 2006
June 17: • Senate Week in Review: June 12 – 16, 2006
June 22: • Rutherford wants opinions on Governor’s education funding proposal
June 23: • Minonk Little League team wins tournament
June 23: • New law increases Illinois’ Driver’s License training requirements
June 25: • City hires new Chief of Police
July 07: • MDR Class of 1961 hold reunion
July 07: • Slow Pitch Softball Schedule announced
July 08: • City Council approves TIF funds for downtown businesses
July 08: • Fourth of July parade winners announced
July 10: • Senate Week in Review for the week of July 3-7, 2006
July 14: • Apprentice Hunter Program signed into law
July 18: • Neither snow, nor rain, nor gloom of night keeps Joan Miller from retiring
July 20: • Minonk Ambulance open house set for Saturday
July 21: • Fieldcrest Board and Education Association Reach Agreement
July 21: • Cirks family hold reunion
July 21: • Illinois residents eligible for state energy assistance
July 21: • Helicopter lands in Rutland beanfield
July 24: • Senate Week in Review: July 17 – 21
July 24: • Woodford County Board Meeting June minutes
July 24: • Council honors three firemen with plaques
July 25: • Phillips calls for accessible budget information
July 26: • Soccer Registration Announced
July 27: • Fieldcrest Referendum Steering Committee Schedules Public Information Meetings
July 31: • Minonk native wins another honor
July 31: • Minonk native makes 2 hole in one's on golf course
August 02: • Jesse White follows Rutherford's lead on customer service
August 11: • Fieldcrest Board of Education Meeting Agenda
August 11: • Senate Week in Review: Aug. 7-11, 2006
August 13: • Council approves request to reopen downtown antique mall
August 14: • Fall city wide garage sale set for Spet. 16th
August 15: • Fieldcrest explains tax referendum at public meeting
August 17: • Minonk Police to offer fingerprinting of youth
August 21: • Senate Week in Review: Aug. 14-17, 2006
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August 23: • St. Patrick's to hold Salad Luncheon Sept. 13th
August 27: • City discusses extending Miner's Trail
August 28: • Rutherford Calls On Jesse White To Come Clean On Nepotism
September 10: • Raceway developers show updated plans to City
September 11: • Phillips Criticizes State Inaction on School Funding
September 17: • Rutherford Welcomes White's Change of Heart
September 20: • CIty signs agreement with raceway developers
September 21: • New church holding open house
September 25: • Country Companies Helps Father Rach Out to Teen Drivers
September 26: • City approves raceway agreement
September 30: • Minonk native to give talk in Normal
October 08: • CIty gets good financial report
October 09: • Memory Walk Huge Success for Anne's Unforgettables
October 10: • Senate Week in Review for the week of October 2-6
October 20: • Senate Week in Review for the week of October 16-20
October 22: • City annexes Durre Bros. Manufacturing
October 22: • Skybox to be auctioned for Fieldcrest game
October 26: • Notice of City Election
November 02: • Phillips Sets Priorities for 106th District
November 03: • Referendum could help improve rating and keep tax rate down
November 08: • Phillips concedes election
November 08: • Voters approve Fieldcrest Referendum
November 09: • Christmas House Walk announced
November 10: • Village-Aires Show set for Nov. 18-19
November 10: • Community Religious Concert set for Nov. 12th
November 12: • City buys SMF buildings
November 19: • Fieldcrest Sophs holding fundraiser
November 19: • Minonk Luminary Display set for Dec. 9th
November 22: • MidState Stars Soccer lose 12-5
November 26: • CIty mulls over deliquent water bills
November 27: • Anne's Unforgettables Bake Sale During Parade of Lights
November 28: • Parade of Lights float procession grows
November 30: • Woodford County Board Meeting October minutes
November 30: • Rob Morris Lodge holds annual election dinner
December 02: • Minonk holds annual Parade of Lights
December 10: • City approves purchase of "stun gun"
December 20: • Guest Column by Sen.Rutherford
December 25: • Council amends ordinance limiting building size