What's Happening Friday 06/29/12

Champaign/Decatur -- The Illinois State Fire Marshal is giving the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute a $65,000 grant to help pay for youth firefighter training. The Fire Marshal's office says the money will help pay for the Explorer-Cadet Hands-on Training School next year. More than 300 potential firefighters are registered to participate. Meanwhile, Decatur's Jr. Fire Cadets program is honoring this week's Outstanding Cadets. Decatur Fire Department and St. Mary's Hospital honor this week's Cadet's of the Week:

1st Platoon - Cameron D. Lee; Aamari N. Taylor; Tyler Wilson

2nd Platoon - Christopher D.F. Herrera; Titus T. Leonard; Larrisa L. Steffen

3rd Platoon - Ashley J. Lyons, Paige L. Moyer; Heaven D. Stark

Chicago -- Flight operations at Midway International Airport have been disrupted by a lack of runway lights. The Chicago airport was shut down last night by the Federal Aviation Administration. A Commonwealth Edison spokeswoman says the utility is working with Midway personnel to help them get their equipment up and running.

Springfield -- Illinois has set aside $8.6 million for a section of the Chicago-to-St. Louis high-speed rail line that runs through the state capital. The commitment boosts the chances of resolving a key dispute over the line's route through Springfield. The funds come from Governor Pat Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now program.