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Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamation to end in May
By HANNAH MEISEL | Capitol news Illinois Exactly 38 months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, Illinois will no longer be under a disaster proclamation as of May 11, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. That’s the same day President Joe Biden will end the national public health emergency, which just passed…
Read MoreAmid ‘unprecedented’ prolonged revenue boom, state finds budget breathing room
By JERRY NOWICKI | Capitol News Illinois Sustained higher-than-predicted state tax revenues have in recent months given lawmakers a level of budgeting flexibility that is, at least in modern times, without precedent in a state with a reputation for perilous finances. For the current fiscal year and the one before it, that’s led to another…
Read MoreAppellate court upholds restraining order on assault weapons ban
In 2-1 ruling, court says law likely violates equal protection guarantee By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A temporary restraining order that partially blocks Illinois’ new assault weapons ban from being enforced will remain in place after a divided state appellate court panel’s ruling Tuesday.
Read MoreL&C announces Fall 2022 honors lists
Lewis and Clark Community College (L&C) has released the lists of their full-time and part-time honors students for the Fall 2022 semester. Students earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher out of a possible 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Those students earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.74…
Read MoreCalhoun PTO revives the 80s with annual Adult Prom
By Diane Brangenberg Calhoun PTO took it “Back to the 80s” on Saturday night at the Calhoun Knights of Columbus Hall, with their 1980s-themed Adult Prom. It featured a Nacho Bar and many silent auction items. The band, Exit 52, performed live 80s cover songs throughout the dance.
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes launches video docu-series, ‘Heartbeats’
Including episode on Denise Knight of Calhoun Ferry Company By Carissa Sitki Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau has launched a new video docu-series (documentary series) called “Heartbeats,” which aims to highlight the lives of people who positively impact their local communities. Included in this series is a video featuring Denise Knight of the Calhoun…
Read MoreJaycees raffling hog to benefit Two Rivers Crime Stoppers
By Carissa Sitki The Jersey Calhoun Jaycees are currently selling tickets for their second annual Hog Raffle and this year’s proceeds are benefitting Two Rivers Crime Stoppers (TRCS).
Read MoreCHS juniors bringing back Father Daughter Dance
By Carissa Sitki The Calhoun High School (CHS) Class of 2024 will be holding a Father Daughter Dance fundraiser this month to support their prom. The Father Daughter Dance was originally started by Hardin Village Clerk Danielle Hurley in 2015 when she was Hardin’s Girl Scout Troop leader and was held annually until 2019 when…
Read MoreCalhoun Council for Senior News – February 1, 2023
By Bev Mosbarger Information and Assistance is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment: 618-576-9567. We are able to help walk-in clients as time allows.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – February 1, 2023
This week I have a recipe that would be great for your Super Bowl party. This recipe for Italian Beef comes from Linda Moon of Villa Grove, Illinois. She says “my aunt that worked in a restaurant in the 50’s got this recipe. She gave it to all our family; everyone really loves it.” It…
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