All Stories from February 1, 2021
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From The Editor: Caring for the details key to historic front pagesFeb 10, 2021 10:29 AM - From the Editor: Assistant Managing Editor Neil Holdway discusses the decisions and difficult choices that have gone into chronicling and designing the presentation for three different impeachments.
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Snow made its first real appearance in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for January 23-29, 2021.Feb 9, 2021 7:26 AM - Though it was predicted days in advance the first significant snowfall of the season caught a few people off guard and we have photos of the event in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for January 23-29, 2021.
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Construction begins on Vernon Area Library drive-up service windowFeb 4, 2021 9:09 AM - The first contractors arrived on the job late last week to begin work on a new drive-up service window at the Vernon Area Public Library.
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Grains lower and livestock higher.
Feb 2, 2021 3:36 PM - Wheat for Mar. lost 6.25 cents at 6.4475 a bushel; Mar. corn fell 6.25 cents at 5.43 a bushel, Mar. oats was off 2 cents at $3.4550 a bushel; while Mar. soybeans declined 10.50 cents at $13.5475 a bushel. Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Feb. live cattle was up 1.10 cents at $1.1597 a pound; Mar. feeder cattle rose 1.20 cents at $1.3912 a pound; while Feb. lean hogs gained 2 cents at $.7155 a pound.
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Hundreds deported under Biden, including witness to massacre
Feb 2, 2021 12:16 PM - President Joe Biden's administration has deported hundreds of people in its early days despite his campaign pledge to halt most at the beginning of his term
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Executive appointments made at Edward-Elmhurst HealthFeb 2, 2021 12:11 PM - Dr. Daniel Sullivan, most recently chief medical officer of Elmhurst Hospital, has been appointed chief physician executive for Edward-Elmhurst Health. Dr. Kimberley Darey replaces Sullivan as chief medical officer of Elmhurst Hospital.
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Where are Illinois' vaccines? Congressmen want to know why doses for state are laggingFeb 2, 2021 11:56 AM - Why did Illinois get shortchanged on vaccines, members of Congress ask new White House. Plus, COVID-19 restrictions will ease Tuesday in suburban Cook County, allowing gatherings of up to 50 people, greater capacity in retail stores, and youth sports come-back.
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National book awards have local connectionsFeb 2, 2021 11:53 AM - Vernon Area Public Library children's librarian Sarah Okner was among the small group of literacy professionals across the United States to serve on the 2021 Caldecott Medal committee, which names the most distinguished American picture book for children each year.
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Grains lower, livestock higher
Feb 2, 2021 11:15 AM - CHICAGO (AP) - Grain futures were lower on Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Mar. lost 10 cents at $6.43 a bushel; Mar. corn was off .25 cent at $5.4275 a bushel; Mar. oats fell 8.50 cents at $3.4250 a bushel; while Mar. soybeans declined 12.50 cents at $13.4750 a bushel. Beef and pork were higher on the on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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Find the fun in February at Wheeling Park DistrictFeb 2, 2021 10:41 AM - From the Valentine's Hearts & Crafts Party and Dinner To-Go to snowman building, pizza and movies and winter games, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month!
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