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WINCHESTER ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS have option to ‘opt-out’ of electric aggregation
By Carmen Ensinger Homefield Energy Representative Reg Ankrum addressed the Winchester City Council at their July 1 city council meeting to discuss the city’s participation in the electric aggregation program.
Read MoreLC’s YouthBuild offers young adults a second chance through education, construction training and community service
For young adults who left high school before earning a diploma, Lewis and Clark Community College’s YouthBuild program offers more than a path back to the classroom. It provides career training, leadership development and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community. Serving students ages 16 to 24, YouthBuild combines high school diploma…
Read MorePritzker signs landmark AI regulation bill that aims to mitigate risks
By Maggie Dougherty Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after similar bills in California and New York on Monday, furthering a push for a state-driven national framework in lieu of federal regulations. “Congress and the president ought to be passing similar legislation, but they’ve so far been unwilling, because many are captive to…
Read MoreSix tips for watering container gardens
Every garden needs water, but with a container garden’s limited soil volume, proper watering is crucial for plants to stay productive. “Proper drainage is just as important as the amount of water added to the container,” says Andrew Holsinger, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. Soil type matters: Avoid using garden soil for containers. Like…
Read MorePleasant Hill Celebrates America’s 250
Pleasant Hill kicked off their Happy 250 Birthday celebration with their annual July 4th Parade.
Read MoreCalhoun Royalty Celebrates America’s 250
CEC Theater Camp presents summer production
Calhoun Entertainment Company finished out their Summer Theater Camp with a production of an originally written script Scallwags: The Untold Story. (Diane Brangenberg/River County news)
Read MoreBrussels celebrates 250 and village’s 150
The Village of Brussels not only celebrated the 250th birthday of America. They also celebrated the 150 birthday of the village with a parade, festivities and some amazing fireworks on July 3. (Diane Brangenberg/River County News)
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