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Rep. Fritts Honors Carquest Auto Parts

Rep. Fritts continued, “Carquest is also very involved in our local community, supporting organizations such as the Cub Scouts and Al Morrison Baseball. Both their community involvement and dedication to service made Carquest the perfect choice to be this month’s Local Business Highlight.”Carquest is ...
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July’s Job Search Workshop will be Held on July 8th

The Sterling Public Library will be hosting a job search workshop Tuesday, July 8th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the library.Representatives from Business Employment Skills Team, Inc. (BEST, Inc.) and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be on hand to share information and resources ...
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Join the “Thank You Card Drive” for Deployed Soldiers with State Rep Weaver by August 1, 2025

State Representative Travis Weaver’s office is organizing a "Thank You Card Drive" for deployed military personnel, running from June 10th to August 1st. Community members are invited to express their gratitude and support by submitting handwritten cards. Cards can be mailed or delivered directly ...
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Illinois Housing Authority Warns of Severe Impact from Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board is raising alarms about proposed federal housing cuts that could slash U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding by 44 percent. Board members say the reduction threatens rental assistance for nearly 400,000 Illinois households. They warn such ...
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Bipartisan Act Targets Flood and Drought Resilience in Farming Communities

Congressman Eric Sorensen of Illinois and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa have introduced the bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act, aiming to address flood and drought risks in farming communities. The measure seeks to enhance existing USDA conservation programs, focusing on soil health ...
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Fritts Announces July 2025 Summer Tour Events

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has officially announced his 2025 Summer Tour events for July.The tour consists of coffee & conversation events and town halls held on most Wednesdays from June 4th to August 27th. Coffee & conversation events will all be held at ...
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CGH Care & Connect Days

Care & Connect Days are set to bring the CGH community closer this summer. Every Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, various CGH locations will host special gatherings offering complimentary lunches. Organizers encourage everyone – patients, families, and neighbors – to join, meet ...
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Illinois Boosts Library Technology with Over $1 Million in Grants

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is dedicating over $1 million in new grant funding to help 88 public libraries in underserved areas improve their technology. Secretary and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias says the goal is to ensure all libraries—regardless of local wealth—can meet ...
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Illinois State Investment Portfolio Yields Over $5 Billion Under Treasurer Frerichs

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reports the state’s investment portfolio has generated over $5 billion in earnings since he took office. Additionally, Frerichs says local governments have seen more than $3 billion in returns through the Illinois Funds program, which maintains a top-tier AAA ...
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Illinois Urges Fireworks Safety and Legal Compliance Ahead of Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July approaching, Illinois officials are ramping up reminders about fireworks safety and strict adherence to state regulations. According to the Department of Natural Resources and the State Fire Marshal, last year saw 156 injuries and one death linked to fireworks ...
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Illinois Invests $63 Million to Expand Affordable Housing and Create Jobs

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board has announced a major boost for affordable housing, approving $24 million in federal tax credits along with $39 million in additional funding. This investment targets 16 projects in 11 counties, aiming to create or preserve 850 homes for ...
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First Human West Nile Virus Case in Southern Illinois Sparks Health Precautions

Illinois health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Southern Illinois this year. The affected individual required hospitalization after developing complications related to the virus. At this time, positive samples have been detected in mosquitoes, birds, horses, and humans ...
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