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Extended tax filing and payment deadline approaching
Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of July 15 deadline
information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 9, 2020) - The state individual...
COVID-19 reimbursement available under FEMA’s Public Assistance program
Virtual applicant briefings available this week to guide local governments, nonprofits, and churches through reimbursement process
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill....
Illinois EPA offers expanded hours for emissions testing
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 7, 2020) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will offer extended hours at all...
Young local artist releases first album in unprecedented times
"I wanted to show people how much talent is here in this small town”
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic...
Lansing’s Legion Riders return to the roads with ‘first annual’ Blessing of the Bikes
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2020) - Approximately 50 motorcycles gathered in the parking lot of American Legion Post 697 (18255 Grant Street,...
144 stories, 51,027 visitors, 139,149 page views in June—thank you for the growth
June 2020 advertisers and supporters made it possible
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2020) - We published 144 stories in June of...
Gov. Pritzker celebrates Pride Month
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 1, 2020) - “Thanks to the tireless help of advocates and allies throughout...
ISVMA offers Fourth of July suggestions for pet owners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 27, 2020) – In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) encourages people to consider...
Crisis fostering helps COVID-affected pets
Humane Indiana program proves successful during pandemic
information provided by Humane Indiana
MUNSTER, Ind. (June 26, 2020) - While many businesses and organizations have pivoted to...
Bloom Township Board declares Juneteenth an official Township holiday
information provided by Bloom Township
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 26, 2020) - The Bloom Township Board of Trustees, at its regular board meeting on June...
2020 Good Neighbor Day Parade officially canceled
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 23, 2020) - The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce released an official statement this afternoon canceling this year's Good...
Thornton Historical Society to exhibit original Abraham Lincoln documents, other presidential papers
Opening ceremony June 27, 1:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
THORNTON, Ill. (June 22, 2020) - While today's students of history can easily find the text of historical...
Marian Catholic High School offers summer lunches
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 20, 2020) - Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Ill., and Country House...
Cal City Public Library partially re-opens
by George Grenchik
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (June 20, 2020) - The Calumet City Public Library began a partial opening of its services for its patrons...
Income tax filing and payment deadline Is July 15, less than 1 month away
Deadline previously extended three months due to COVID-19; many have already filed
information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
LANSING, Ill. (June 18, 2020) -...