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Black Hawk College Drives Economic Growth and Workforce Development with Nearly 291 Million Local Impact

A new study by Lightcast reveals Black Hawk College contributed nearly $291 million to the local economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year. College President Dr. Jeremy Thomas emphasized the institution’s ongoing role in economic growth, stating its roots go ...
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New IVCC Agricultural Center Faculty Office Named in Honor of Dr. Jerome and Katherine Corcoran

Illinois Valley Community College is honoring Dr. Jerome and Katherine Corcoran by naming a faculty office at the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center after them, following their $10,000 contribution. Dr. Corcoran, who retired in 2023 after a ...
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National Infant Immunization Week Highlights Importance of Early Childhood Vaccines

National Infant Immunization Week is being observed from April 20th through the 27th, as highlighted by the Henry and Stark County Health Departments alongside their First Choice Healthcare Clinics. The week serves to emphasize the importance of vaccinating children ...
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Every Kid Healthy Week Promotes Child Wellness in Henry and Stark Counties April 20 to 27, 2026

The Henry & Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare clinics in Kewanee and Toulon, have announced the observance of Every Kid Healthy Week from April 20 to 27, 2026. This annual event aims to celebrate and ...
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Free Health Insurance Help Available at Upcoming Community Events in Henry and Stark Counties

Health insurance navigators from the Henry and Stark County Health Departments will offer free, in-person assistance at several upcoming events across the region. Residents seeking health coverage can visit Dollar Tree in Kewanee on April 22nd, Lavender Crest Winery ...
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Wes Urbaniak Live at Bishop Hill Creative Commons with Potluck and Handcrafted Music on April 24, 2026

Music lovers in Henry County have a special opportunity to experience something out of the ordinary, as Wes Urbaniak brings his blend of storytelling and hand-built instruments to Bishop Hill Creative Commons this Friday, April 24th. The evening begins ...
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Kewanee Teachers Honored with Statewide Awards for Excellence and Service

Two teachers from Kewanee Community Unit School District #229 have earned top honors from the Illinois State Board of Education. Amy Miller received the Award of Excellence, highlighting her exceptional commitment to equity and student achievement within the district. ...
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Generations in Bloom Campaign Seeks Support for New Intergenerational Childcare Center in Carthage

The Memorial Hospital Foundation has officially launched the “Generations in Bloom” capital campaign, aiming to raise $2 million over three years for a new Willow Grove Childcare and Learning Center in Carthage. This innovative project will unite children and ...
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Midwest Integrative Health Celebrates New Location in Macomb with Ribbon Cutting

The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee marked the relocation of Midwest Integrative Health, LLC, with a ribbon-cutting on April 13. Now operating from 217 N. Randolph Street in Macomb, Midwest Integrative Health offers a holistic approach to ...
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Seventeen East Campus Students Honored as 2026 Black Hawk College Founders Scholars

Seventeen East Campus students at Black Hawk College have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 42nd Annual Founders’ Scholars Awards. This prestigious honor, named for campus founders Dr. Glenn Case, James Golby, Gust Lundberg, Theodore Vlahos, ...
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Assuming AI Didn’t Juke the Stats, the Illinois’d Want Data Centers That Don’t Leak Out

In a mid-March poll, 68 percent of likely Illinois voters said they would support legislation to "regulate data centers to minimize their impact on our utility bills, climate, and water while still allowing them to be built." But while ...
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Chesney Applauds End of Controversial Deer Sharpshooting Program

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is welcoming the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ decision to end its controversial deer sharpshooting program, a policy he has criticized for years. “After years of frustration from hunters and landowners, IDNR is finally pulling ...
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