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Dash the Dachshund coming to Grafton for Reading in the Park
By Steven Spencer Author Jackie Duty and Dash the Dachshund will be at Grafton’s Grove Memorial Park Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. for Reading in the Park. “We believe that one book can change a child’s life,” Duty said in a press release. “Reading in the Park is about planting the seeds of possibility,…
Read MoreIDPH Issues Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its annual update of advisories related to the consumption of sport fish caught in Illinois waterways. The advisories are based on routine testing conducted by the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program. IDPH maintains an interactive Fish Advisory Map that includes consumption advisories for more than 100…
Read MorePlan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois A plan to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities is running into stiff opposition from the state’s largest higher education institution, the University of Illinois System. The plan, which has been in development for the last four years, calls for adding roughly $1.7 billion in new university funding…
Read MoreSenate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand employment fields. The exchange between Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, of Westchester, and Sen. Cristina Castro, of Elgin,…
Read MoreArson Awareness Week: Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during the 30th annual Arson Awareness Week (May 4-10). This year’s theme is “Preventing Arson in the Wildfire Environment – A Community Approach.” According to the United State Fire Administration (USFA), arson robs communities of…
Read MoreSenate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
By Peter Hancock Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand employment fields.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 8, 2025
Recently I tried a new recipe for Baked Pizza Wraps that was simple to make and turned out pretty good. It’s very easy to adapt to your own tastes. When I made this, I was expecting to pick them up to eat, but that was too messy. I added only pepperoni when I made these,…
Read MoreIllinois Celebrates World Trade Month
This May, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating World Trade Month. According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead as the top exporting state in the Midwest and the fourth largest exporting state in the U.S. In 2024, Illinois had another record-breaking year, with exports…
Read MoreAdvocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Trade groups say mandates could strain hospitals with fewer health care workers available By Grace Friedmanand Medill Illinois News Bureau Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being.
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Celebrates the Power of Travel During National Travel & Tourism Week
National Travel and tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.
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