Auburn NewsLocal news for Auburn, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Market's grain hoarding brings farmers, consumers near ruin- April 30, 2008 "It creates demands on working capital and leads to inflationary pressures that can influence national policy decisions." Index-fund investment in CBOT corn, soybeans and wheat has increased 66 percent since January 2006. via Fulton County Daily Reporthttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/markets-grain-hoarding-brings-farmers-consumer... Wall Street Grain Hoarding Brings Farmers Near Ruin, Losses to Food Makers- April 28, 2008 As farmers confront mounting costs and riots erupt from Haiti to Egypt over food , Garry Niemeyer is paying the price for Wall Street's speculation in grain markets. via Bloomberg Business Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/wall-street-grain-hoarding-brings-farmers-near... Three indicted this morning- April 25, 2008 Three people, including a township road commissioner, a former country club bookkeeper, and an accused rapist, were indicted in Sangamon County circuit court today. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/three-indicted-this-morning?fromrss=1 Students battle bullying- April 23, 2008 "I've learned a lot of the effects of bullying" A group of Williamsville Junior High School students this week began traveling to other schools to conduct classes on bullying and its effects. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/students-battle-bullying?fromrss=1 Updated: Man pulled from under power line after crash- April 18, 2008 Power was restored by shortly after 11 a.m. to about 4,700 people in the Auburn area whose power was turned off this morning after a pickup truck struck a utility pole on Illinois 104. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/updated-man-pulled-from-under-power-line-after... Taylorville Schools Considers Closing Two Buildings- April 16, 2008 "We appreciate being able to get him down to school in less than 2 minutes" West Elementary in Taylorville, and Mount Auburn Elementary are being considered for consolidation. via IllinoisHomepage.nethttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/taylorville-schools-considers-closing-two-buil... Building at North Main & Auburn to be Torn Down- April 13, 2008 "That particular building, along with a couple homes nearby have been bought out by the developer" A busy corner in Rockford will soon get a new look, that could be at the expense of other local businesses. via WTVO Rockfordhttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/building-at-north-main-auburn-to-be-torn-down?... Police want tips about Chatham, Auburn crime- April 11, 2008 Crime Stoppers this week is seeking information about several cases of criminal damage and theft throughout the southwestern part of Sangamon County, including Auburn and Chatham. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/auburn-il/2008/04/police-want-tips-about-chatham-auburn-crime?fr... |