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St John's Lutheran Church in Merrill wants to expand their daycare to meet childcare needs
In Merrill, the daycare at St. John’s Lutheran Church currently serves 24 kids, but their waitlist has over 40 children’s names on it. They want to eliminate that waitlist and expand the daycare to support 70 children. In Lincoln County, 75% of zip codes are considered child care...
Cancer advocates ask U.S Senate candidates to commit to the fight
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered in Madison Tuesday with cancer survivors and advocates to sit down for coffee with Senator Tammy Baldwin. As a part of their Cancer Votes program, ACS CAN called on both U.S. Senate candidates, Baldwin and Hovde,...
FHLBank Chicago Announces $50 Million in Interest Rate Subsidies to Expand Community Building Impact
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is providing $50 million in interest rate subsidies to help expand affordable housing, economic development, and community partnerships in Illinois and Wisconsin through its new Community Impact Advance Pilot Program. This Program provides an up to two percent reduction in interest rates on advances, which are secured loans, to help FHLBank Chicago member financial institutions support their customers and amplify the impact they are making in their communities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716310882/en/ Pilot program offered through FHLBank Chicago makes $50 million in interest rate subsidies available to support affordable housing and economic development in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Community Impact Advance is available today to member financial institutions. (Photo: Business Wire)
Make memories at the 2024 Barron County Fair
Come for the food, stay for the memories when the gates open Wednesday for the five-day run of the 148th annual Barron County Fair. Here is a sampling of events:The opening ceremony begins on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Harness racing is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday with a $5 admission. Cookies & Crowns begins at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the pedal pull starting at 4:30 p.m. ...
Union, advocacy groups fight for clean energy
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Organizations and a political leader teamed up today to talk about union and clean energy concerns in the state. IBEW, a local electrical workers union, and Climate Power, an advocacy group, hosted a press conference today at the Laborers’ International Union in Eau Claire.
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Schimming at Republican National Convention
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chairman Brian Schimming takes questions from reporters following a news briefing Tuesday for Wisconsin delegates to the GOP national convention. Schimming was joined by Stephanie Soucek, chair of the Republican Party of Door County.
DNR To Host CWD Public Meeting In Pierce County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Pierce County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Spring Valley.
DNC announces a $3 million funding push into battleground Wisconsin
MADISON – As the Republican National Convention kicked off in Milwaukee, the Democratic National Committee announced it will funnel nearly $3 million into Wisconsin to assist with the state party's organizing efforts. It's part of a broader $15 million investment into battleground states less than four months ahead of the Nov. 5 election. ...
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