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Eureka Public Library notes: Miller Park Zoo comes to you
May 31, 2023

All programs listed are at the Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St. For more information, visit the library website at www.eurekapl.org or call 309-467-2922. Financial program for…
Warm weather is here and farmers markets are back
May 25, 2023

As the warm weather returns, farmers markets throughout the region are back in business again. Visitors can shop for locally-produced food and arts and crafts. Bloomington The Downtown…
Eureka Memorial Day service to be at Olio Cemetery
May 24, 2023

The Eureka Memorial Day Service will be held at Olio Cemetery on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. Master of Ceremonies is Dan Hanod. The featured guest speaker will be U.S. Air Force…
Race at Eureka Lake benefits Heart House mission
May 19, 2023

The 2023 Race with Your Heart will be on Saturday, June 10 at Eureka Lake. Eureka Lake Pavilion can be found near the intersection of Lake Road and Eastview Circle. Participants can…
Mark your calendar for Eureka Library book sale
May 12, 2023

Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Eureka Public Library will be holding their annual book sale during the Eureka Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 20. Stop by the library,…
Repurposed feed and seed bags have become support for pollinator project
May 2, 2023

Creativity and passion for the environment have spurred on a group of volunteers who are using polypropylene feed and seed bags to help the Elkhart Pollinator Habitat. University of…

Protections for hotel workers, school financing, new state flag among bills passed

June 6, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers passed 566 bills through both chambers of the General Assembly in the recently concluded legislative session – all but one of them in May. It sets…

Air quality alert remains in place for most of Illinois

June 5, 2023

Yet another day of poor air quality is anticipated today, primarily due to lingering wildfire smoke in the area. Those with chronic respiratory illnesses should limit their time outdoors,…

Board of education looks to fill the preschool provider gaps

June 2, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for some of the new…

State boosts funding for higher education, student tuition help

May 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker began a tour of the state to tout the new state budget that lawmakers passed last week, stopping at two university campuses Wednesday, May 31 to highlight…

Cannabis regulatory reform bill fails to advance

May 31, 2023

SPRINGFIELD – A proposed cannabis reform bill won’t get further consideration until at least the General Assembly’s fall veto session after stakeholders failed to come to an agreement…

Measure gives utilities control over new downstate transmission lines

May 30, 2023

SPRINGFIELD — In the final hours of their spring session last week, lawmakers approved a controversial measure that would give existing power companies in downstate Illinois, notably…

La Hood gets candid with constituents about about debt ceiling vote

Eureka Public Library notes: Miller Park Zoo comes to you

Warm weather is here and farmers markets are back

Eureka Memorial Day service to be at Olio Cemetery

Race at Eureka Lake benefits Heart House mission

Mark your calendar for Eureka Library book sale

Repurposed feed and seed bags have become support for pollinator project

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