Illinois taking baby steps to eliminate plastic pollution
Baby steps are to be celebrated. At least they mark some sort of forward momentum. But in the case of efforts to remove polystyrene food containers from the waste stream, last month’s efforts by the General Assembly
Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns June 10 to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youths
A 10-person parade marched down an Ottawa sidewalk in 2021 as a show of support for a 12-year-old transgender boy. For Ottawa resident Dylan Conmy, that moment caused a spark. A year later, Ottawa boomed with 4,500
Marshall-Putnam Fair to host senior day July 13
Senior Day will take place during the Marshall–Putnam Fair, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the M-P Fairgrounds, located at 915 University Ave. in Henry. The event will include free admission to the Senior Day
Peru council talks about short-term rental guidelines
A little more than a month after the Peru City Council received a special use permit request for a short-term rental property, aldermen are considering the guidelines for them. Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert provided the council Monday
10 common geography mistakes
Top Ten Common Geography Mistakes Have you brushed up on your geography lately? If not, take a look at these common geography mistakes. Africa is country – actually it is a continent, filled with 54 sovereign Africa
Write Team: Fenway Park was a gateway to Boston trip
Take me out to the ballgame! I have always loved playing sports, but there is nothing like attending a baseball game. For quite some time, I have wanted to visit Fenway Park. My dad and one of
Eye On Illinois: Even 5,000 more new preschool slots won’t meet demand
Numbers tell a story, but rarely without help. A Capitol News Illinois subheadline Thursday read “Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities,” and although there are many ways to define a community and many
Mendota to crack down on unregistered vehicles, abandoned properties
MENDOTA – The city of Mendota will begin an enforcement campaign in July to crack down on unregistered vehicles and abandoned properties. Mayor David Boelk on Monday night announced that the city will tackle a number