“Everybody is struggling. Everyone. Pennies count — power bills, gas bills or first-day outfits. That’s the small little thing. Just a few supplies really helped,” said Beth Rees.

Libri said the long-term vision for the school building includes an artisans’ space with studios for painters, sculptors and other artists, a coffee shop and two additional museum-type spaces.

Some items thought to be pipe bombs were found.

The Illinois State Fair runs from August 13-23.

Brenda Bottoms went missing in 1987, and new details were recently uncovered.

State to follow recommendations from leading pediatric medical group.

Johnson said Bryant had surgery Friday without disclosing details of the injury.

Nearly 700,000 customers were without power mid-day Wednesday in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, down a few thousand from the morning, according to poweroutage.us.