Hundreds join parade to honor late Evanston restaurateur
May 24, 2020Approximately 200 vehicles took part in a May 24 social distancing parade to honor the memory of late Evanston restaurateur Hecky Powell. Powell, founder of Hecky’s Barbecue…
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Illinois House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino
May 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly on Saturday, May 23 approved adjustments to the tax framework of an expected Chicago casino because its success benefits the whole state,…
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Eureka to observe Memorial Day live online
May 24, 2020The Eureka American Legion Post #466 will be conducting an abbreviated Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 to be broadcast on YouTube “Eureka Live.” beginning at …
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Triad CUSD 2 teacher surprised with Golden Apple award
May 24, 2020A Madison County teacher is being honored for her work in the growing field of response to instructional intervention (RTI). She now looks forward to joining an effort that organizers…
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Catholic Cemeteries plans Memorial Day Masses
May 23, 2020Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will broadcast Memorial Day Masses at 8:30 a.m. Monday. All in-person field Masses at nearly 40 Catholic cemeteries have been canceled…
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New COVID-19 community testing sites opening
May 23, 2020State officials announced a new COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site opened in Peoria County on Saturday, May 23. These free community services located at the Peoria Civic Center Fulton…
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Chicago opens COVID-19 testing centers
May 22, 2020Chicago and an organization started by actor Sean Penn are establishing COVID-19 testing facilities to target neighborhoods most in need. The city has created a partnership with Penn’s…
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Cultivate new interests, be creative and lower anxiety while stuck at home
May 22, 2020Feeling creative, energized, fulfilled and optimistic during these uncertain days of the COIVD-19 pandemic, may seem impossible if not for hobbies and recreational pursuits….
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Extension resumes Money Mentors volunteer training
May 22, 2020One out of five people who had a job in February has filed for unemployment, as of April 30, according to a report by NPR. It is estimated that 50 percent of Americans have lost either…
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For new grads, a surprisingly upbeat job market
May 21, 2020Looking for a new job can be daunting in the best of times and downright scary during an unprecedented pandemic, but some job experts say there are reasons to stay optimistic, particularly…
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