Conductors of the Underground Railroad in Woodford County
— May 2, 2022There was much opposition to the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. This opposition took the form of an “underground railroad” that ran through Woodford County. Men acted as…
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Grow a Giving Garden to give back to your community
— April 20, 2022University of Illinois Extension in Livingston and Woodford Counties is offering community members an opportunity to grow a garden of vegetables and flowers while giving back to their…
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St. Paul’s Pantry’s model encourages shopping for good choices
— March 1, 2022Food pantries serve as an invaluable asset in the community, providing both food and essential household and hygiene products to families in need. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church food…
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Learn to use an air fryer at Extension’s diabetes clinic
— February 14, 2022Deep fat frying is out. Air frying is in. Learn why with University of Illinois Extension at the February “Diabetes Clinic: Learning to Use an Air Fryer” class from 1:30…
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Eureka Public Library closing early on Jan. 27
— January 24, 2022The Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main, will be closing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. For more information, call the library at 309-467-2922. Tie-Dye Friday Back by popular demand…
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Eureka College opens anonymous student artwork exhibit
— March 18, 2022“It’s Just a Hobby,” an exhibit of anonymous, student-made works of art, will soon be on display at Eureka College’s Burgess Memorial Hall Art Gallery. The exhibit will begin…
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Get ready for spring with annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day
— February 15, 2022Be inspired to grow cut flowers, learn how to properly care for your trees, or get a handle on the basics of everyday gardening at the 20th annual Home, Lawn and Garden Day. Enjoy live…
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Woodford County farm family is ‘Feeding Illinois’
— January 26, 2022A Woodford County farm family is embarking on a mission to help ease food insecurity in central Illinois. Gibbs Family Farms, located in rural Benson, has set aside 2 acres of prime…
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