V for Varsity

Many people are wondering what will become of the Varsity Theater after tomorrow night's final show. Although the company may not want it to be turned into an "art house" or "second run" theater, such a use would not compete with the Mall movies, because it's a different market altogether. Hopefully, the boys at Kerasotes Theaters in Springfield/Chicago will come to see it that way. What do you think? Would you be willing to be on a "Save the Varsity" task force? I'm not hard to contact. Here's a tricky trivia question for you: what will be the last movie shown? Answer: the last movie to start will be Identity (an ingenious thriller starring John Cusack and other good actors) at 9:40 p.m. But the last movie to end will be Bend it Like Beckham about 11:40 pm. Save me an aisle seat.

M is for Mayor, J is for Job

Brad Cole has a hearing coming up before the Illinois Civil Service Commission that might enable him to return to work for the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, says an article in the Southern Illinoisan.

C is for Civil, S is for Service, and C is for Commission

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