AUGUST 19, 2015 VOL. 20 ISSUE 36 fall is right around the corner! Be prepared to get the most out of your fall. from farmers Markets, to haunted attractions, we have you covered.
NEWS Home-Rule Tax
eDuCatioN NewS
Village board approves .75 percent sales tax increase
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NEWS Tempers Flare Farm owner says Shorewood mayor, village failed to address produce stand issues see page 3
JJC, state officials celebrate Illinois Community Colleges Act’s 50th anniversary See tHe full Story oN paGe 7
OPINION Data Reach
Data breach legislation punishes Illinois small businesses see page 5
SPORTS Dynasty builders
Local duo helping Bliss reach LFL title game - again
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SPORTS On The Green Wedgewood has firm fairways and greens
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PHOTO BY MEGANN HORSTEAD | FOR THE SENTINEL
Karen Hunter Anderson, executive director of the Illinois Community College Board, reads a proclamation on behalf of the state of Illinois declaring July 15, 2015, through July 15, 2016, as ‘The Year of the Community College.’ Andrew Bollman, president of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, holds the proclamation.