IVCC, ROE offer grant opportunities for health care programs
Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center in partnership with the Regional Office of Education offers financial assistance for students in approved healthcare programs. “The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Health Care Workforce Program grant aims
Chris Christie launches campaign for Republican presidential nomination
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie entered the Republican primary race, launching his second presidential campaign. Christie took aim at former President Donald Trump as he announced his candidacy Tuesday night at a town hall at the
Illinois taking baby steps to eliminate plastic pollution
Baby steps are to be celebrated. At least they mark some sort of forward momentum. But in the case of efforts to remove polystyrene food containers from the waste stream, last month’s efforts by the General Assembly
Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns June 10 to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youths
A 10-person parade marched down an Ottawa sidewalk in 2021 as a show of support for a 12-year-old transgender boy. For Ottawa resident Dylan Conmy, that moment caused a spark. A year later, Ottawa boomed with 4,500
Federal judge blocks Florida ban on care for transgender minors
On Tuesday, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked portions of a new law in the state that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling that the state has no rational basis for denying patients treatment.
Zonta Club to provide free lunch June 10 at Park Place in Streator
A free lunch is scheduled 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, with carryouts beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Park Place, 406 E. Hickory St., Streator. The meal will be provided by The Zonta Club. This
Eye On Illinois: Even 5,000 more new preschool slots won’t meet demand
Numbers tell a story, but rarely without help. A Capitol News Illinois subheadline Thursday read “Agency looks to open 5,000 new slots in underserved communities,” and although there are many ways to define a community and many
Write Team: Fenway Park was a gateway to Boston trip
Take me out to the ballgame! I have always loved playing sports, but there is nothing like attending a baseball game. For quite some time, I have wanted to visit Fenway Park. My dad and one of
PGA Tour agrees to merge with rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf
The PGA Tour released a statement on Tuesday confirming that it has entered the Tour, Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the DP World reached an agreement with a goal to “unify the game of golf, on
Novak Djokovic rallies to reach French Open semifinals for 12th time
Novak Djokovic rallied to beat 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open on Tuesday, marking his 45th career Grand Slam semifinal. Djokovic will face either No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, or No. 5