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Illinois election integrity advocate raises concerns
(The Center Square) – With elections coming down the pike, an Illinois election integrity advocate is raising concerns. In Illinois, you can request permanent mail-in voting to where the local election official sends out a mail-in ballot for every election. Carol Davis is with the Illinois Election Integrity Program. She said mail-in voting has greater potential for fraud. Davis suggested voters request a mail-in ballot, not a permanent one, and...
Sample pawpaw fruit in September at Allerton Public Library
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — In September, the University of Illinois Extension office will teach you about the pawpaw tree and even let you sample its banana-like fruit. On September 17th, at 2 p.m., participants will learn about the native tropical fruit for one hour at the Allerton Public Library. They will learn the history of the pawpaw tree, how to grow the fruit at home, and even eat some pawpaw bread.
U of I Extension to host “Monarch Madness” September 21st at Rock Springs
August 27, 2024 – The monarch butterfly’s migration cycle is a natural wonder facing unprecedented challenges. Habitat loss and other factors have placed this iconic species at risk. To raise awareness and celebrate the monarch, the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, and Master Naturalists invite the public to an educational event at Rock Springs Nature Center.
Village of Blue Mound fires employee for ‘detrimental’ actions
BLUE MOUND, Ill. (WCIA) — An employee was fired from the village of Blue Mound for putting the municipality in jeopardy. Minutes from a meeting showed Jennifer Prasun was fired unanimously at their July 1 meeting. In the minutes, Blue Mound Chief Chad Lamb said he would pack up her personal belongings. The board said […]
Accident at new church building in Casey
CASEY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV)— An accident occurred this morning at a construction site for the Casey Westside Church of Christ according to a post on Facebook. According to the post, two men working on a construction site for the church were severely injured. The post stated that the two men were injured due to falling trusses. […]
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