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Senate Bill Aims to Strengthen Protections Against Elder Financial Fraud

Elder financial fraud cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023, according to the FBI. State Senator Steve Stadelman is pushing for tougher safeguards to protect older adults from financial exploitation. Senate Bill 1551, which passed the Senate on April 10th, would empower financial ...
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Illinois School Libraries Receive $1.3 Million Boost for Student Resources

More than $1.3 million has been awarded to 2,484 Illinois public school libraries, thanks to Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. These annual grants support library resources for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including books, e-books, technology, and multilingual materials. Funding ...
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Join the 2025 Community Clean-Up Project for a Greener Tomorrow from April 22nd to May 16th

State Representative Travis Weaver has unveiled the 2025 Community Clean-Up Project, set to take place from April 22nd through May 16th. The initiative invites area residents to help keep their neighborhoods clean by gathering and disposing of litter. In a move to encourage youth ...
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Illinois Congressman Supports Bipartisan Bill to Aid Small Police Departments Nationwide

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen has backed new bipartisan legislation aimed at boosting federal support for small and midsize police departments nationwide. The Invest to Protect Act would provide increased funding to help local agencies recruit, train, and retain officers during a period when many ...
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Illinois Boosts HIV Prevention Access with Pharmacy PrEP Initiative

Pharmacists across Illinois can now provide PrEP, a medication proven to prevent HIV, without patients needing a doctor’s prescription. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced this standing order to make PrEP more accessible, particularly in Black and Hispanic communities, which have been disproportionately ...
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Illinois Launches Campaign to Tackle Teen Distracted Driving

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched the “One Road. One Focus” campaign to combat distracted driving, especially among teens. The initiative, rolled out during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, includes a new requirement for teen drivers: viewing a sobering video about the dangers ...
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Embrace Work Zone Safety in Illinois with “Respect the zone so we all get home” Safety Campaign

Construction season is in full swing across Illinois, and state officials are urging drivers to stay alert as National Work Zone Awareness Week unfolds. The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state police and construction workers, is emphasizing this year’s theme: “Respect the zone ...
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Illinois Retired Teachers Association Offers $42,000 in Grants for Educators, Deadline to Apply is June 1st

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is offering $42,000 in grant money to support public school educators across the state. These grants aim to provide extra resources for Pre-K through 12th-grade teachers, enabling students to engage in special classroom projects. To participate, educators are ...
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Illinois Valley Community College Celebrates 59th Commencement with Keynote by Philanthropist Nicki McVey

Illinois Valley Community College is set to celebrate its 59th annual commencement on May 17, 2025. This year’s keynote speaker is Nicki McVey, a nursing graduate and philanthropist, who will address approximately 200 participating students. In addition to the main ceremony, special events are ...
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Michigan MOMsemble Brings Humorous Musical Parodies to Princeton’s Grace Theater on May 2nd and 3rd

The Michigan MOMsemble brings its musical wit to Princeton’s Grace Theater on May 2 and 3, 2025, at 7 PM, courtesy of Festival 56 and the Princeton Theater Group. Founded by Laura Brigham, this group of talented Michigan mothers has been entertaining audiences since ...
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Illinois Valley Community College Begins Major Renovations with $3.8 Million Project Approval

Illinois Valley Community College is set for extensive upgrades following the board’s approval of a $3.8 million bid to Vissering Construction. Planned renovations will bring a state-of-the-art microbiology lab, modernize the Assessment Center, and transform the cafeteria corridor, aiming to enhance learning spaces and ...
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International Student Zixuan Yang Triumphs in Paul Simon Essay Contest at IVCC

Zixuan "Maggie" Yang, an international student at Illinois Valley Community College, has earned top honors in the Paul Simon Essay Contest. Her powerful essay detailed personal experiences with cultural adaptation and confronting mental health challenges since arriving in the United States. Yang’s honest reflections ...
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