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This easy, make-ahead brunch puts end to Easter dinner dilemma
April 19, 2019

As Easter weekend approaches, families across the state have two important decisions to make: what time to attend church and where to eat dinner. After contending with the exodus…
Unity Center to host workshops meant to guide home gardeners
April 8, 2019

The physical and nutritional benefits of keeping a vegetable garden are well documented. Spending more time outdoors, and having fresh delicious produce on-hand benefits individuals…
IDNR: Don’t handle young birds, wildlife during breeding season
March 29, 2019

Spring is a busy breeding season for wildlife, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources reminds Illinois residents not to bother or handle baby birds and other young wild animals….
Kick off spring with A Day in the Garden Patch
March 16, 2019

University of Illinois Extension Livingston County Master Gardeners would like to welcome spring after a long winter with “A Day in the Garden Patch from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday,…
Remember to set your clocks
March 9, 2019
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: In hydration game, coffee counts
March 7, 2019

DEAR DR. ROACH: I drink a lot of coffee, about 80 ounces per day. I feel no ill effects and have no stomach discomfort, but my wife says water is better. A kidney specialist basically…

Race to build casino in Rockford as mayor awaits gambling bill approval

May 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said lawmakers have to move quickly before the city’s chances to build a casino are “virtually eliminated” by a northern rival. Just…

Illinois aims to halt HIV spread by 2030

May 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker and several public health advocates outlined an ambitious plan Tuesday to halt the spread of HIV in Illinois by 2030. Speaking at a Statehouse news…

Changes likely coming to cannabis legalization bill in Illinois

May 19, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Some provisions that advocates for recreational marijuana legalization have said are the most important facets of their bill faced the stiffest questions at a legislative…

Report calls for major changes at DCFS

May 18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed Wednesday, May 15 to carry out all of the recommendations in a new, independent report that calls for sweeping reforms at the Illinois…

Opponents say bill would deter protesters of energy industries in Illinois

May 18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Opponents of legislation that would create tougher penalties for intentional damage to critical infrastructure say the bill would actually infringe on an individual’s…

K-12 advocates join calls for infrastructure spending

May 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of K-12 education representatives on Tuesday added to the chorus of calls for a statewide capital infrastructure bill that goes beyond road and bridge projects….