A group selfie at the suggestion of the older kid in the back row. Lincoln Community High School students of Mrs. Bischoff's Economics and Mr. Cooper's American Government classes were privileged to hear newly elected Governor Bruce Rauner speak on Wednesday afternoon. The governor now in office approximately one month said that he is making the rounds to "get to know my neighbors." Education is a primary interest for him, and as he would explain to the students, a passion that he shares with his wife. The State's First Lady, Diana Rauner, is also spending considerable time now on the road, traveling nationally as the CEO of an early childhood education organization, Ounce of Prevention.

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On Wednesday evening at the Lincoln Park District a reception was held in honor of Marcia Greenslate. Greenslate has retired from the district after 34 years. At the end of the evening, Greenslate was presented with a commemorative plaque by John Andrews of the Park District Board.

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New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during a news conference in the Manhattan borough of New York in this file photo dated August 21, 2014.

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On Wednesday night the Mount Pulaski and Chester-East Lincoln Junior High volleyball teams joined forces to "Turn up the Cure" for cancer.

At the end of the night $1,750 was raised to benefit someone who is battling cancer and both schools have a connection.

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