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IL DCFS Partners to Prevent Human Trafficking, Promote Education, Awareness and Support Survivors
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is joining forces with the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and various community organizations to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes. Human trafficking involves the use…
Read MoreTask force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
By Ben Szalinski A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers. Six people were killed when an EF3 tornado with 150 mph winds struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville on Dec. 10, 2021. The incident raised questions about the safety of warehouses…
Read MoreShedding light on solar panel contracts
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Allan Delphi, a LaSalle County farmer and landowner, felt the heat of the sun shining on him when making decisions that would affect him, his children, grandchildren and possibly others who work his land in the future.
Read MorePritzker Administration announces Illinois’ selection to participate in new federal initiative to improve maternal health
Today, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced it has been chosen by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the new Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, which seeks to improve maternal health outcomes by implementing a more whole-person approach to care. The federal program will provide…
Read MoreIL DCFS Partners to Prevent Human Trafficking, Promote Education, Awareness and Support Survivors
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is joining forces with the Illinois State Police (ISP), the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), and various community organizations to raise awareness of Human Trafficking, one of the most under-reported and under-identified crimes. Human trafficking involves the use…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross and NFL Partner for National Blood Donor Month
Please join us for a blood drive at Delhi Baptist Church on Friday, Jan. 24, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: DelhiBaptist to schedule an appointment.
Read MoreMilitary mindset guides Mercer County farmer
By ALI PRESTON FarmWeek In Mercer County, Zach Taylor’s life revolves around two principles that have guided him through military service and farming: dedication and safety.
Read MoreNew Laws, Rules Impacting Public Health to Take Effect in 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system will go into effect on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025.
Read MoreTask force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
By Ben Szalinski A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers. Six people were killed when an EF3 tornado with 150 mph winds struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville on Dec. 10, 2021. The incident raised questions about the safety of warehouses…
Read MoreIllinois Soybean Association Hosts Regional Workshops on EPA Herbicide Strategy
In January 2025 the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), in coordination with local partners including the University of Illinois Extension and local county Illinois Farm Bureaus, will host a series of five regional Herbicide Strategy workshops. These educational workshops will be designed to update farmers about changes in pesticide policy, help them understand the U.S. Environmental…
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