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Free car seat checks throughout the state as part of Child Passenger Safety Week
As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Illinois Department of Transportation is encouraging parents and caregivers to have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards and installed correctly as well as learn more about the requirements for children at different ages and sizes.
Read MoreGood Growing – September 20, 2023
Early fall color could be a sign of tree stress By Chris Enroth As summer transitions to fall, many Illinoisians are looking forward to everything pumpkin-spiced, hoodie weather, and the fall color of our trees. However, even at the tail end of summer heat, there are trees already rewarding us with some fall color. But…
Read MoreSecretary of state testifies on Illinois’ recent effort to prohibit book bans
By Jennifer Fuller | Capitol News Illinois Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias was in Washington, D.C. this week to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding a new state law aimed at deterring book bans. Giannoulias, whose position also includes the title of “state librarian,” this spring championed legislation allowing his office to…
Read MoreIllinois House Speaker’s staff could test limits of Workers’ Rights Amendment
By PETER HANCOCK | Capital News Illinois Efforts to form a union by staff in House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office could provide an early and unexpected test of the new Workers’ Rights Amendment to the Illinois Constitution. Brady Burden, a staffer in the speaker’s office who is part of the organizing committee of the…
Read MoreCalhoun getting closer to completion of new firehouse
The North Calhoun Fire Protection District is making progress on their new firehouse. In a recent update on the departments social media, they said they are getting close to being in the new building. Doors have been installed and the ceiling is up inside the building. There is still some insulation, electrical and other work…
Read MoreISP provide information on assault weapon affidavits
By Steven Spencer The Illinois State Police announced that they have filed an emergency rule with the Illinois Secretary of State to implement the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
Read MoreCalhoun New Berlin Tournament Champions
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun Warriors went 5-0 over the weekend to win the Berlin Tournament.
Read MoreGrandparents Day at CNR
Calhoun Nursing and Rehab celebrated Grandparents Day September 6. Inviting families for refreshments and fun. Kara Baalman, Mandi Eickmeyer and Kim Baalman enjoy grandparents day with their grandpa and Kim’s father in law Severine Baalman.(Diane Brangenberg/Calhoun News-Herald)
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News – September 20, 2023
Senior Center Hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I will be out of the office from Wednesday, Sept. 27, through Monday, Oct. 9, due to surgery. Thank you for your consideration.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – September 20, 2023
Here is a recipe that I printed several years ago, and think it is worthy of being printed again. This is for all you gardeners who once again got way too much zucchini! This recipe came from Lynda Nollau and she said “I use it every summer when the word ‘zucchini’ becomes a four letter…
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