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Beverly Farm Foundation Presents Its 2025 Community Champion Award to Steve Marso
Beverly Farm Foundation is proud to announce that Steve Marso, owner of the Alton River Dragons Prospect League baseball team, has been named the recipient of its 2025 Community Champion Award. This annual honor is presented to a local leader who demonstrates outstanding commitment to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Read MoreRed Cross issues advice to stay safe during extreme heat
Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are expected across the region. The American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:
Read MorePritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law last Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were forced to make this year.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – June 19, 2025
In several columns I have mentioned my love of rhubarb, and recently a long time reader, Donna, sent this recipe. She says “I like this recipe and it’s easy to make. This freezer jam can be enjoyed all winter.”
Read MoreRaoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Lawmakers approved more than AG requested for growing workload, Trump litigation By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers this year approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4%, for general operating expenses in Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. That General Revenue…
Read MoreIllinois license plate cameras used illegally by out-of-state police, Giannoulias says
Data shared between departments for immigration, abortion-related investigations By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois The state of Illinois is investigating an automatic license plate reader system used in a northwest suburb after a Texas sheriff accessed the system to look for a woman who recently had an abortion. This and hundreds of other searches, according…
Read MoreIllinois license plate cameras used illegally by out-of-state police, Giannoulias says
Data shared between departments for immigration, abortion-related investigations By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois The state of Illinois is investigating an automatic license plate reader system used in a northwest suburb after a Texas sheriff accessed the system to look for a woman who recently had an abortion. This and hundreds of other searches, according…
Read MoreRaoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Lawmakers approved more than AG requested for growing workload, Trump litigation By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers this year approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4%, for general operating expenses in Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. That General Revenue…
Read MoreIllinois Secretary of State Office raises awareness to prevent elder financial abuse
To coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which was Sunday, June 15, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has partnered with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to highlight the tragic link between social isolation and financial abuse among Illinois’ senior population. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, can cause an increased risk…
Read MoreJERSEY: Great Rivers and Routes breaks ground for Byway Discovery Center
By Steven Spencer The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau along with the Great Rivers Land Trust celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Byway Discovery Center last Wednesday, June 11, as the community prepares to welcome the new visitor center along the Great River Road. Local elected officials and community members gathered for the groundbreaking…
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