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Bishop Noll Institute announces Graduates with Distinction
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HAMMOND, Ind. (March 1, 2021) – Bishop Noll Institute has announced its Graduates with Distinction for the class of...
IL urges residents to be wary of investor scams
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 4, 2021) – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging investors to be...
United Center vaccination appointments open Thursday for Illinois seniors
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CHICAGO, Ill. (March 2, 2021) – Beginning Thursday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m., Illinois seniors can schedule their first...
Thornton Township releases Black History Month video program
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 28, 2021) – As Black History Month draws to a close, Thornton Township has released a video program...
Lansing auto shop raffles off toolbox to benefit widow of deceased mechanic
$6,500 raised in support of Danylle Johnson and the American Cancer Society
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 27, 2021) – In a small ceremony at...
IL Department on Aging seeks nominations for 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards
Deadline is June 1, submissions are now being accepted in multiple categories
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department...
Indiana opens vaccine appointments to residents age 60+
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 23, 2021) – The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 60...
Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping criminal justice reform bill
Elimination of cash bail for non-violent offenders one of many reforms
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CHICAGO, Ill. (February 22, 2021) – Building on efforts...
Little Free Libraries and outdoor concert part of Lansing teen’s Eagle Scout project
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 22, 2021) – After an informal jazz concert outside the Lansing Post Office in January, Ted Gray raised enough...
Energy tips to keep electric and gas costs down this winter
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 19, 2021) – The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in...
Bishop Noll needs community help for virtual auction
HAMMOND, Ind. (February 16, 2021) – Bishop Noll Institute recently announced plans for "The Big Reinvent 2," a virtual event and auction that will...
Gov. Pritzker delivers third balanced budget proposal
Proposed budget does not increase income taxes
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to hurt...
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following winter storm
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 counties...
Thornton Township offers assistance for vaccine registration
By Ernst Lamothe
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – The Village of South Holland and Thornton Township are partnering to help local residents register...
District 158 mourns loss of Special Ed teacher Yolanda Halbert
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2021) – In a message on its website this week, District 158 shared the following message:
We are heartbroken...