Eureka Library program notes
July 9, 2021All 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. U of I master gardener…
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. U of I master gardener…
In this week’s look between the rows, we examine why farmers can look forward to higher or steady prices for their commodities this year. We also have a report on federal research…
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage are now offering virtual tours of “Frida Kahlo: Timeless,” a one-of-a-kind, multifaceted…
The David Davis Mansion State Historic Site will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Glorious Garden Festival July 16-17. The event will begin on the grounds of the historic mansion…
The 53rd Independence Day Ringing of the Bells at the Aurora Historical Society’s Tanner House Museum will be held from 12:30 to 1:30pm on Sunday, July 4. Because of the COVID…
In this week’s column, we spotlight an Illinois farmer’s testimony on Capitol Hill, along with information on how farmers can test products offered by start-up agtech companies…
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, who was elected Calumet City mayor in April, is facing a challenge to his mayorship that is based on a municipal referendum that prohibits…
Customers value honey and beeswax products from Raines Honey Farm’s bees, but those pollinators are also essential for several fruit, vegetable and nut crops. On their family farm…
SPRINGFIELD — Two Chicago Public Schools employees are challenging the validity of their signed contracts to pay union dues as unconstitutional under a 2018 decision that ruled mandatory…
The Aurora Historical Society will reopen its gift shop and first floor exhibit gallery at the Pierce Art and History Center on Saturday, June 26. Hours will be from noon to 4 p.m….
CHICAGO – In the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s forced ouster of his longtime chief of staff following allegations of sexual harassment, a high-ranking…
SPRINGFIELD – The Rosenberg Moon Habitat was named 2023’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in a contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The habitat is manufactured…
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that gives financial protection to children whose parents make money posting videos of them on social media….
SPRINGFIELD – A measure spurred by reports of abuse at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday, March 29 and will head to the House….
CHICAGO – Longtime Commonwealth Edison contract lobbyist Jay Doherty thought he was merely reminiscing and giving advice to a colleague and friend in a February 2019 meeting set up…
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Retired Illinois Rep. Cheri Bustos’ Next Generation Fuels Act, which would establish carbon emission standards in new automobiles and encourage corn ethanol production, has been reintroduced….