Northbrook Students of the Month - September
8th Grade Students of the Month
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Northbrook Students of the Month - September
7th Grade Students of the Month
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Northbrook Students of the Month - September
6th Grade Students of the Month
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Northbrook Students of the Month - September
5th Grade Students of the Month
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Carl’s Quiz 10-21
When did Trick or Treating first become a common part of Halloween in the U.S.?
Updated: 5 days ago
A look behind Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” broadcast
LA SALLE - The LaSalle Public Library will virtually host lecturer, Laura Keyes on Oct. 27 when she presents, “A Look Behind Orson Welles’ ‘War of the Worlds’ Broadcast.”
Updated: 5 days ago
Chaplin Creek Muzzleloaders compete with historical weapons
FRANKLIN GROVE - The Chaplin Creek Muzzleloaders held their annual Pumpkin Shoot in Franklin Grove on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Updated: 5 days ago
St. Margaret’s and IVCH sign definitive agreement to affiliate
SPRING VALLEY - St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, a member of SMP Health System, and Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) in Peru have signed a binding definitive agreement to consolidate their healthcare operations to form a regional health network.
Updated: 5 days ago
Operation Elf Action registration begins
MENDOTA – Operation Elf Action, formerly Mendota Toys for Tots, under the guidance of the Mendota Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Community Health Partnership of Illinois, is asking that if your family or if you know of a family that could use some help this Christmas with toys and/or clothing for their children, to contact the Community Health Partnership of Illinois at 1009 Main St., Mendota.
Updated: 5 days ago
Social Security announces 1.3% COLA benefit increase for 2021
CHICAGO – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced.
Updated: 5 days ago
New 4-H program for teens will provide information on mental health issues
LA SALLE COUNTY - Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living.
Updated: 1 week ago
Organizations to provide over $100,000 for regenerative farming practices & water conservation in Illinois
DEKALB – American Farmland Trust, the organization behind the national movement “No Farms No Food,” will partner with The Nature Conservancy to provide over $100,000 for the adoption of regenerative farming practices in Illinois.
Updated: 1 week ago
Remote work preparation classes available online
MALTA - Kishwaukee College Workforce and Community Education offers a variety of online classes that prepare individuals for the remote and digital work environment.
Updated: 1 week ago
NCAT providing free rides for voting Nov. 3
OTTAWA – North Central Area Transit (NCAT) is providing free transportation to vote in the 2020 General Election on Nov. 3.
Updated: 1 week ago
Beauty added to Illinois Avenue
MENDOTA - The Gardening Club of Mendota recently planted 5,000 daffodil bulbs that included a mixture of four different varieties in the flowering beds on Illinois Avenue in downtown Mendota.
Updated: 1 week ago
Extension schedules live virtual presentation on “Preparing Your Garden for Winter”
MENDOTA - University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener volunteer Natalie Martin will present a virtual presentation titled “Preparing Your Garden for Winter” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Updated: 1 week ago
Free Elks Clinic for children April 9
PERU - Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Nov. 5.
Updated: 1 week ago
Voice of Democracy Scholarships offered by VFW
MENDOTA - Need money for college? The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) gives out more than $2 million in college scholarships every year to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest.
Updated: 1 week ago
Carl’s Quiz 10-14
What remarkable television event took place on Aug. 30, 1953?
Updated: 1 week ago
NCI Works partners presenting at Business Services Forum
OTTAWA - Partners of NCI Works, Illinois Department of Employment Security and BEST, Inc., will host a Business Services Forum on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Reddick Public Library in Ottawa.
Updated: 1 year ago
OSF Saint Paul receives national recognition for performance leadership
MENDOTA - OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in outcomes reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation.
Updated: 1 year ago
Free Elks Clinic for children Feb. 7
PERU - Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, Feb. 7.
Updated: 1 year ago
CHP celebrates renovation
MENDOTA – Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) hosted an inaugural open house to celebrate the renovation of their Mendota Community Health Center on April 19.
Updated: 3 years ago
