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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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Join the Red Cross Mission to Support Communities in Crisis as A Volunteer

The American Red Cross is urging individuals to become volunteers as disaster responses have nearly doubled over the past decade. Interim CEO Catherine Rabenstine highlighted the critical need for more volunteers due to the rising number of disasters nationwide. The Red Cross provides essential ...
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OSF Healthcare Requiring Masks Beginning December 31, 2024, Due to Widespread Respiratory Viruses

In response to a rise in respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, OSF Healthcare has reinstated mandatory mask mandates for all Mission Partners, patients, and visitors within community healthcare facilities. Additionally, a temporary visitor policy is now in effect, limiting patients to ...
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Trooper Clay Carns Remembered for His Dedication to Service and Family

The community and law enforcement are coming together to honor the late Trooper Clay Carns who tragically lost his life on duty on December 23, 2024. Remembered as a hero both at home and in his service, his family and friends recall him as ...
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Illinois Defending Reproductive Freedom with New Anti-Discrimination Law

Starting January 1st, Illinois will enforce a new law ensuring that no individual faces discrimination based on their reproductive health decisions. This legislation, signed into effect by Governor JB Pritzker, extends protections against discrimination in areas including employment, housing, and financial services. It covers ...
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Illinois Pioneers Worker Protection with New Caregiver Anti-Discrimination Law

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois will enforce a new law that protects workers involved in caregiving from employment discrimination. This law, known as Public Act 103-0797, ensures that employers cannot base decisions on an employee's family responsibilities. These protections extend to various employment processes, ...
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Stay Protected This Season as Illinois Faces Rise in Respiratory Illnesses

The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported a moderate increase in respiratory illnesses in Illinois, highlighting a rise in hospital and ICU admissions. Health officials urge vaccination and good hygiene practices to protect vulnerable populations during holiday gatherings. Vaccines and antiviral treatments are ...
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Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns Fatally Struck Near Channahon, Driver Charged with Scott’s Law Violation

The Illinois State Police are mourning the loss of 35-year-old Trooper Clay M. Carns. Trooper Carns has been with the Illinois State Police for 11 years and was struck by a vehicle while clearing debris from I-55 near Channahon on Monday night. Despite prompt ...
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Transform Your Holiday Waste into Vital Fish Habitats This Winter

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is calling on residents to donate their used Christmas trees to enhance fish habitats in local lakes. Trees can be dropped off at designated sites across the state from December 26th through January 19th. These trees will provide ...
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