Articles filed under Illinois
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Sugar and spice: Exploring the origins of sweet and savory holiday treatsDec 16, 2024 11:23 pm - Learn where common baking ingredients like sugar and spices come from, focusing on their origins from tropical plants and the processes used to produce them.
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‘A resilient nation’: Leaders stress importance of community at MLK DinnerDec 15, 2024 1:47 pm - Illinois and suburban leaders united Saturday at the 55th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Dinner in Palatine to fight division and build community in "infinite game" for justice.
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Candy jar terrariums: A nostalgic take on a holiday giftDec 12, 2024 8:58 pm - Giving plants for the holidays brings a little sunshine and warmth to those near and dear.
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Here are the top 10 designs for Illinois’ new flagDec 10, 2024 6:29 pm - From a butterfly surrounded by stars to a silhouetted profile of Abraham Lincoln facing the state’s western border, the top 10 designs for Illinois’ new flag are now public.
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State’s largest private water provider to increase rates next yearDec 05, 2024 8:42 pm - The state’s largest private water utility, Illinois American Water, will increase customer bills in the new year.The move comes after state regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the requested increase on Thursday
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‘They have the potential to be dangerous’: Why groups are doing more to help people dispose of lithium batteriesDec 02, 2024 8:07 am - As devices become more reliant on rechargeable lithium batteries, proper disposal becomes more important, environmental experts and waste management officials say.
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IDNR reminds hunters to be mindful of using technology in the fieldNov 22, 2024 11:03 am - As technological innovation continues to advance, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources cautions hunters to be mindful of rules and best practices surrounding the use of technology in the field.
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Learn about funding opportunity for new EV charging stations in IllinoisNov 21, 2024 7:05 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation recently offered the second official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide up to approximately $24 million for the construction of charging stations across the state.
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League to host ‘From Funding to Equal Access: The State of Illinois' Colleges’ Dec. 5Nov 15, 2024 8:47 pm - Join the League of Women Voters of Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 5, to hear from Ralph Martire, professor of public policy at Roosevelt University and executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability.
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Here come the holidays! Are you and your pet ready?Nov 11, 2024 9:35 pm - If the sounds of school bells, crunching of leaves underfoot, and touchdown celebrations has not yet alerted you, summer has ended and fall festivities loom on the horizon.