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Thursday, October 26, 2023
How industrial composters turn food waste into black gold

A rich black soil additive that is made out of food waste is referred to as ‘black gold. And this black gold improves soil health dramatically, making a positive impact…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Increase in New Personal Loans Show Finances for Families Shaky

The share of adults in America who reported doing at least ‘okay’ financially fell sharply in 2022 and was among the lowest observed since 2016. At the end of 2022, 39…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Support Kids with Food Allergies This Halloween & Join the Teal Pumpkin Project!

Halloween can be extra scary for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Making Halloween Inclusive for Kids with Disabilities

Information from Autism Speaks & Easter Seals Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those on the autism spectrum, scary sounds and…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Make Donating Blood Part of Your Routine

You can make donating blood part of your routine! Did you know, our nation’s blood supply is almost entirely dependent on volunteer donors? Blood transfusions are one of the most…


Monday, October 16, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Inbound Kennedy ramp closures update

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of the inbound Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), from the Edens Expressway (Interstate 94) junction to Ohio…


Saturday, October 14, 2023
How to Appeal a Parking, Tollway, or Red-Light Ticket in Illinois

Illinois is a state where citizens can rack up tickets and fines in certain urban areas, mostly around Chicago. Those fines come from parking tickets, tollway charges, or red-light camera…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Take Prevention This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation This is some information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but there is much more valuable information to learn about breast cancer…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rep. Stephens Hosts October Blood Drive in Leyden Township

CHICAGO – Next week, State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) is hosting a blood drive in Leyden Township. He invites constituents to join him on Thursday, October 19th from 12:30 p.m….


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Standing with Israel

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….