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Tiny Home Summit 2.0 convenes experts to explore affordable, small-scale housing on June 13May 30, 2024 11:23 am - Top Chicago and Illinois officials will be joined by tiny home experts from across the country to discuss the benefits of smaller-footprint housing at Tiny Home Summit 2.0.
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Hines VA Hospital to hold Pride flag raising ceremony on June 3May 29, 2024 10:56 am - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will hold a Pride flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
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Festivals May 31 to June 6: Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Roselle Lions Rose Festival, Pride parades and moreMay 28, 2024 12:00 pm - Mark your calendars for Gilberts Community Days, Cream of Wheaton, Pride parades in Elgin, Waukegan and Buffalo Grove, Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival and more happening this week.
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Concerts May 31 to June 6: Turnpike Troubadours, Tim McGraw, Anitta and moreMay 28, 2024 11:19 am - Check out concerts by Turnpike Troubadours, Tim McGraw, Anitta, Liquid Soul, Tomorrow x Together and more this week in the Chicago area.
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Discover strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the agricultural communityMay 22, 2024 10:27 pm - Mental health and substance use issues are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a ment...
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Explore how starting at the soil can strengthen production at Dudley Smith Farm Field DayMay 22, 2024 3:36 pm - Soil health and quality play a significant role in the nutritional value of pastures and cover crops, determining grazing strategies and sustainability. Attending the U...
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Farmers share real-life experiences of using edge-of-field conservation practicesMay 22, 2024 11:15 am - GALESBURG, Ill. — When it comes to farming, experience is often the best teacher. This June, producers can get answers to their questions about installing edge-of-field...
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Suburban mayors ask state legislature to boost their share of income taxMay 21, 2024 4:26 pm - Suburban mayors are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to restore the local share of state income tax to levels first agreed upon 55 years ago, before cuts began in...
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Illinois Extension: Help track Asian longhorned ticks, an invasive pest that threatens livestockMay 21, 2024 3:33 pm - URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Reside...
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The sweet return of Stan’s Donut 5K, 10k and Kids DashMay 21, 2024 1:26 pm - The Stan’s Donut 5K and Kids Dash — now in its eighth year — returns to Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, July 27.