Athens NewsLocal news for Athens, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Teenager arrested in home invasion- February 17, 2008 A Springfield teenager who has been in trouble for vandalizing and burglarizing vehicles in Springfield and Athens was arrested again Thursday afternoon for an alleged home invasion in Grandview. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-il/2008/02/teenager-arrested-in-home-invasion?fromrss=1 Athens library- February 8, 2008 Athens library officials said they will have to evaluate the results of Tuesday's referendum to determine whether a proposal to create an Athens Library District was approved, defeated or a little of both. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-il/2008/02/athens-library?fromrss=1 Early Illinois primary delivers intended result- February 6, 2008 "The demographics work against a Republican in general in Illinois" Illinois handed its favorite son an expected but big victory Tuesday, as the state played a part in an important day in a presidential race for the first time in years. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-il/2008/02/early-illinois-primary-delivers-intended-resul... Veteran of Iraq war lauds property tax exemption- February 3, 2008 "It's great that there are so many opportunities out there for today's soldiers to come back and take advantage of" Athens resident Mike Chrisman will be getting a break on his property taxes this year because of his recent deployment to Iraq with the Illinois Army National Guard. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/athens-il/2008/02/veteran-of-iraq-war-lauds-property-tax-exempti... |