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WIU School of Agriculture Announces 2024 GAST Scholarship Recipients

Western Illinois University’s School of Agriculture is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s GAST (Growing Agri-Science Teachers) scholarships. Thanks to funding from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the program will award $5,000 worth of scholarships to incoming Agricultural Education majors ...
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Clinton Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, January 12th – Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual concert of chamber music for small ensembles will be presented at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 3rd Avenue South, in Clinton. The program will include music by Malcolm Arnold, Randall Thompson, and Beethoven. Admission ...
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BEST, Inc. Reminds Residents about Illinois Minimum Wage

President Franklin Roosevelt and the United States Congress implemented the Fair Labor Standards Act which instituted a federal minimum wage in 1938. The first minimum wage was .25 cents per hour. Carrie Folken, Executive Director of Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. also known as BEST, ...
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Rep. Fritts Comments on 300 New Laws Slated to Take Effect

In Illinois, the new year brings with it roughly 300 new statutes, a regular occurrence according to state representatives. Among these, most legislation focuses on tweaking existing laws that have been problematic for residents, articulated by State Representative Brad Fritts. Interestingly, Fritts highlighted the ...
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SVACC Professional Women’s Network Committee Lunch & Learn

The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce’s (SVACC) Professional Women’s Network (PWN) committee will hold a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, January 29th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E 23rd St, Sterling. This ‘Time and Money Management Workshop’ will ...
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Indulgence Awaits You at Chocolate Rendezvous

Ready for an indulgent evening? Sauk Valley Community College is hosting the Chocolate Rendezvous on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. This luxurious event from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will feature an array of decadent chocolates complemented by fine spirits and bourbon pairings, alongside delicious hors ...
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Senator Andrew Chesney’s New Year- New Laws

When Illinoisans ring in the New Year, 293 new laws will take effect. Below is a summary of some of the bills that take effect on January 1. Final Step for Minimum Wage Increase Starting January 1, the final step in the phased-in minimum wage increase ...
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Operation Santa Claus

The 2024 edition of Operation Santa Claus has been a success with a record 11 families being provided Christmas gifts and groceries thanks to our generous donors and the work of Rock Falls Police and Rock Falls Fire staff and their families. On Monday, December ...
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Just Hired at WIU: Elizabeth Orwig

Meet Elizabeth Orwig, a WIU’s Special Education program graduate who has accepted a position as a Junior High Special Education teacher at Colona Grade School. “When I graduated, I knew I wanted to live in the Quad Cities,” Orwig said. “I went on the Illinois ...
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Dixon Stage Left kicks off 2025

Dixon Stage Left is set to entertain audiences with "NUNSENSE," a divine musical comedy, from March 28th to 30th at the Jerry Mathis Theatre, courtesy of Sauk Valley Community College. This event is a highlight of their Capital Campaign, supporting renovations at their new ...
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Structure Fire Reported Wednesday Night

At 8:17 PM, Wednesday, December 18th,  the Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 809 W. Calhoun St with reports of heavy black smoke coming out of the basement windows. The first arriving units arrived on scene at 8:20 PM and ...
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Pritzker Administration Awards $55.2 Million in Grants for Local Park Projects

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have allocated over $55 million to support 100 local park projects across the state. This funding, part of the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, aims to develop green spaces and recreational ...
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