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Illinois State Fair Honors Veterans and Gold Star Families with Special Celebration at Illinois State Fair on August 10, 2025

Veterans and Gold Star families are being honored at a special celebration during the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 10th. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the State Fair, will host the tribute, highlighting 250 years since the founding ...
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Illinois Implements New Law for Mandatory Student Mental Health Screenings

Illinois is taking a major step to address youth mental health with a new law, Senate Bill 1560, championed by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. The law mandates universal mental health screenings for students in grades three through twelve once the state provides screening tools ...
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Illinois Halts Gray Fox Hunting to Protect Declining Population

Illinois wildlife officials have announced an indefinite suspension of hunting and trapping seasons for gray fox. This decision follows a steady drop in the gray fox population, as indicated by recent surveys conducted over the past ten years. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources ...
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Illinois Valley Community College Athletes Excel in Academics with NJCAA Honors

Nearly 40 athletes from Illinois Valley Community College have been honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association for academic excellence. Thirty-eight Eagles secured places on the NJCAA All-Academic Teams by maintaining grade point averages above 3.60. This achievement highlights the dedication of IVCC’s ...
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Celebrate 100 Years of Illinois State Parks with Limited-Edition Poster Series

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is marking a major milestone with a new limited-edition poster series highlighting a century of state parks. Featuring acclaimed sites such as Starved Rock and Giant City, the collection celebrates 100 years of natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Twelve parks ...
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Illinois Launches Endowment Fund to Protect and Enhance State Parks

The Illinois Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has announced a dedicated endowment fund aimed at safeguarding state parks. This initiative promises to bolster park infrastructure, enhance accessibility, and promote ongoing conservation efforts. Notably, donations to the fund are ...
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Illinois Launches Therapy Dog Certification Program for Law Enforcement

Illinois will soon see a new certification program for law enforcement therapy dog teams, as authorized by Senate Bill 1491. Signed into law, the bill directs the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to develop a program designed to boost the effectiveness of ...
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Illinois Boosts Library Safety with New Bipartisan Legislation

Illinois libraries are set to see enhanced safety after new bipartisan legislation was signed into law. Crafted by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the measure enables his office to provide funds specifically for increasing security in public, school, and academic libraries. This move follows ...
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NOAA to Hire 450 Meteorologists and Technicians to Address Staffing Shortages

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists, and radar technicians nationwide, addressing long-standing staffing shortages at National Weather Service offices. Advocates, including Congressmen Eric Sorensen of Illinois and Mike Flood of Nebraska, view the move as a positive ...
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Head-On Collision Claims Two Lives in Bureau County North of Princeton

Tragedy struck Bureau County last night as a head-on collision claimed two lives on 2400 E Street, just north of US Highway 6. Authorities say a 28-year-old man, driving a Jeep SUV, and a 61-year-old man, in a Chevrolet SUV, collided shortly before 8:40 ...
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Bureau County Sheriff Report 08-08-2025

Time: 08/04/2025 - 22:19 Case: BCSD:25-007606 Location: 500 W ERIE ST SPRING VALLEY IL BATTERY Attending Units: BCSD:BU19,BCSD:BU22 ARRESTED, OFFENDER - Name: MANRRIQUEZ, LUKAS, J Sex: M Age: 18 Residing At: DEPUE IL Charge: 720 ILCS 5/12-3 ~ BATTERY NON TRAFFIC Counts: 1 Date: 08/05/2025 Disposition Response: RA Status: CLSTime: 08/07/2025 - 08:56 Case: BCSD:25-007691 Location: ...
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Gene Scott Returns to Princeton Public Library for Thrilling Novel Discussion on August 8, 2025

Author Gene Scott is returning to Princeton for the first time since 2017, with an event at Princeton Public Library this Friday, August 8, from 4 to 5 PM. Scott, originally from Sheffield and now living in Tennessee, will discuss his latest novel, The ...
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