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What you need to know for safe grilling

— May 26, 2023

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, Illinoisians are prepping for the unofficial kickoff of the summer cookout season. Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when…

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…
Time to dive back in as water parks reopen
— May 29, 2021

Summer is coming, the school year is ending and fun is returning as water parks, many that were closed for business last year because of the pandemic, are reopening and welcoming visitors…
Eureka to observe Memorial Day live online
— May 24, 2020

The 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 …
Lake, McHenry counties won’t make enforcing boating limits a priority
— May 20, 2020

The Memorial Day weekend is traditionally considered to be the “unofficial” start to the boating season on the Chain O’Lakes and Fox River systems, a recreational destination…

Ways to enjoy a safe Memorial Day weekend
— May 27, 2022

Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to the beginning of the summer season. If you are planning to travel, barbecue or spend a weekend in the sun, here are a few simple tips…
Pritzker gives Illinois National Guardsmen day off in recognition of Memorial Day
— May 25, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – To thank the men and women of the Illinois National Guard for their work during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced plans to…
Make Memorial Day more than a holiday
— May 22, 2020

Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to remember those who died while serving our country. Because of the battle we are currently waging against COVID-19, I think it also would…