All Stories from April 29, 2021
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Registration open for sixth annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Ride for Hope
Apr 30, 2021 7:06 PM - Registration is open for the sixth annual Ride for Hope, a 501(c)3 ovarian cancer motorcycle ride and celebration, escorted by the Illinois State Police and medically supported by the EMS Roaddocs of Illinois. The 65-mile charity ride on Sunday, Aug. 8, starts and ends at the Wintrust Stadium. -
Google's Latest Update Will Favor User-Friendly Websites
Apr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - Marketers and web developers across the globe are preparing for the May Google algorithm update. -
NCH nationally recognized with an 'A' for the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeApr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) received an "A" grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing NCH's achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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Stand Against Violence by Standing Together for Peace May 8Apr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - On Saturday, May 8, from 12-2pm, the Faith in Action committee of First United Methodist Church, Arlington Heights, will remember victims of violence and their mothers/families with a Mothers' Day Peace Stand. This assemblage for peace and remembrance embraces the original 1870 call from Julia Howe Ward for mothers to unify and work for peace in the world.
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JDRF Honors Glenview Resident Anne Pillion with National Community Volunteer AwardApr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - JDRF recognized Illinois Chapter Board Member and volunteer, Anne Pillion, as the recipient of the Community Volunteer Award during National Volunteer Week.
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Four Wheeling Park District Park Commissioners To Be Seated May 4Apr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - The results of the April 6 consolidated election have been certified and three incumbents and one write-in candidate were selected, through the public voting process, as Wheeling Park District Commissioners.
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Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center release report on economic recovery
Apr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president, and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center announced the release of the Manufacturing Concierge report, spotlighting results from a historic survey of Cook County manufacturers. Based on responses from over 1,000 manufacturing companies, the report identifies the most urgent industry needs and is being used to inform policy solutions aimed at spurring a strong manufacturing rebound from the pandemic. -
Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards funding at April meetingApr 30, 2021 5:04 PM - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $18,900 in funding during their meeting on April 27.
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Grains higher, livestock mixed.
Apr 30, 2021 2:37 PM - Wheat for May rose 5 cents at $7.4250 a bushel; May corn gained 38 cents at 7.40 a bushel, May oats was up 4.75 cents at $4.01 a bushel; while May soybeans gained 28.50 cents at $15.71 cents a bushel. Beef was lower and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Apr. live cattle was off 3.47 cents at $1.16 a pound; Apr. feeder cattle fell 2.25 cents at $1.3360 a pound; while May lean hogs rose 1.40 cents at $1.1012 a pound.
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Grains, livestock mixed.
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