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Master gardeners program donating produce to community
URBANA, Ill., (WCIA) — Hundreds of gardeners in Central Illinois are doing more than just planting produce. They’re training, growing, and then donating it to others. About 500 master gardeners across Champaign, Vermilion, Iroquois and Ford counties volunteer their time in different community gardens. The master gardeners grow vegetables in the gardens, but also teach […]
Iroquois County Fair talent winners
IROQUOIS, Ill. (WCIA)–The Iroquois County Fair announced it’s winners of their 50th talent show on July 20th. The fair ends Sunday July 24th at 6p.m. Organizer Pat Ward said, “The talent of Iroquois County was blazing!”. The Junior Division winners were: 1st place for Abbie Tindle of...
Can't take a long vacation? Here are some of Indiana's natural resources close by
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Nature Conservancy in Indiana (TNC) is inviting Hoosiers around the state to enjoy the 100,000 acres of forests, prairies, wetland and nature preserves throughout the state – including one about an hour away from Lafayette. TNC is an environmental nonprofit that focuses on preserving...
ICPHD asking public to help collect dead birds for virus testing
IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Iroquois County Public Health Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the collection of dead birds found in Iroquois County. “Since West Nile virus arrived in Illinois at the end of the summer of 2001, dead birds have been important sentinels for early West Nile virus activity,” said […]
Pet food pantry: Free food for dogs and cats
IROQUOIS COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials with the Iroquois County Animal Rescue said their Pet Food Pantry will be open on the second Sunday of every month. According to officials, there will be free cat food and dog food that are available for pet owners to pick up. County residents who are senior citizens, receiving […]
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