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Let’s Cook! – June 20, 2024

Recently my sister who lives in Florida sent me this recipe. A neighbor had made it and my sister just raved about it. I haven’t made it yet, but I do believe it must be really good because my sister doesn’t often get excited about recipes.

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Good Growing – June 13, 2024

Why are there holes in my roses? Roseslugs By Ken Johnson Roses have been popular flowers for centuries and remain popular today. Their large, showy, often fragrant flowers grace many landscapes. Humans aren’t the only animals that find roses attractive, though. A variety of insects will feed on roses. While Japanese beetles often get much…

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Let’s Cook! – June 13, 2024

My family and friends know I love pie! If I have a choice between pie, cookies, cake, or ice cream, I will almost always pick Pie! I have a recipe that is pretty easy to make and yet so good.

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Illinois DCFS reminds parents and caregivers to ‘Get water wise…supervise!’ when children are in or near water

Summer is here, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths. In 2023, 20 Illinois children lost their lives to accidental drowning: eight in pools, four…

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Illinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – June 13, 2024

Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.

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Residents encouraged to monitor air quality, protect public health and reduce air pollution

Following the historic impacts of the 2023 wildfire season, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are encouraging residents to routinely monitor air quality to protect their health and reduce contributions to air pollution. Like the weather, air quality can change from day to day. The Illinois EPA…

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