More businesses are jumping on the charter school band wagon. Thursday night the Peoria Charter School Initiative held another community forum for residents to learn about charter schools.
Residents say vacant properties can be breeding ground for criminal activity.
Pontiac Mayor Scott McCoy said it was an 'absolute blast' to help lead the march for Pontiac Prison Wednesday in Springfield. Hundreds of people were at the Capitol, hoping to send a message to Governor Blagojevich.