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U of I Extension educator to share safe canning

— June 18, 2019

Whether just starting out or updating your knowledge, join University of Illinois Extension Educator Laura Barr for one of three upcoming seasonal programs on home food preservation….

Federal investigators say open valves led to Beach Park ammonia spill
— June 18, 2019

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary findings in a report indicating that the valves on two 1,000-gallon tanks, being towed by a tractor April 25, were…
New director named for Illinois State Museum
— June 16, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the appointment of Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko as director of the Illinois State Museum. The appointment is the result…
Oswego hosts PrairieFest this weekend
— June 15, 2019

Oswego is holding its annual PrairieFest this weekend. The four-day festival, June 13 -16, is now in its 30th year. The festival is put on by the Oswegoland Park District, generous…
Reproductive Health Act is law, making Illinois a ‘beacon’
— June 14, 2019

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker made Illinois the most liberal state in the U.S. for access to reproductive health care with the stroke of 20 pens Wednesday at the Chicago Cultural…

Mendoza: Illinois must ‘remain grounded’ amid big budget steps
— June 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — With a fiscal year 2020 operating budget in place and a historic legislative session in the rearview mirror, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is “cautiously…
Golden Gators win 8 gold medals at Special Olympics Summer Games
— June 16, 2019

It was a golden experience for nine members of NSSRA’s Gator Athletics teams at Illinois Special Olympics’ annual State Summer Games, taking place June 7-8. Competing in swimming,…
Progressive dinner to celebrate 125th anniversary of state’s oldest park district
— June 15, 2019

Illinois’ oldest park district is throwing an anniversary party with a unique progressive dinner designed to showcase the district’s past, present and future. Themed “Back…