(TCS) — As Illinois grapples with a possible $800 million budget deficit, a measure that could have a taxpayer price tag of an additional $68 million for student teacher stipends is on its way to the Senate.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, carried House Bill 4652 out of the House Tuesday.
“That would allow students to receive $10,000 [a semester] and cooperating teachers $2,000,” she said. “This is subject to appropriation as well, but as we all know we have a shortage on teachers.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- A Johnstown restaurant that was ordered to temporarily close after failing a health inspection Thursday has reopened.
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse at the Galleria Mall in Johnstown reopened Friday after passing a health inspection.
According to the health inspection report, the Department of Agriculture ordered Fuji to temporarily close after it found a total of 42 live roaches, 15 roach eggs and 16 dead roaches throughout the facility.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday privately urged the Israeli prime minister's office to return equipment seized from The Associated Press and to reverse its block on broadcasting images of the war-torn Gaza strip from inside Israel, according to a senior U.S. administration official. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating the country’s new ban on Al Jazeera.
ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) — The Jaffa Shrine in Altoona held its annual Jaffa Kiddies Christmas event Saturday, giving back to many area families.
It's not every year you get a full sack of presents, but that's what some lucky kids got Saturday.
"I'm excited to meet Santa!" screamed one little, blond girl.
Asked what she wants for Christmas, one girl said Pokémon cards and another saying a Kindle.
It's a time of year everyone looks forward to.
Since 2016, the Johnstown Walk of Hope has brought cancer survivors, supporters, and current patients together from Cambria and Somerset counties.
Organizers say the event encourages all visitors to walk in support of those affected by cancer and raises money to help patients struggling with bills like gas and groceries.
“This event really is also about celebrating life and those who have lived. Currently with our registration for survivors, we have over 400 years of survivorship at this time.