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Governor Issues Statement on Urgency of Standing Up for Reproductive Rights
In Illinois, we trust women. Despite the action of the Supreme Court today overturning Roe v. Wade, the right to safe, accessible reproductive health care is in full force in Illinois – and will remain so. [Read more...]
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with summer, Mosquito Season is now underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile Virus have been reported in seven counties around the state. The reminder comes as public health officials around the country are highlighting the importance of taking protective action to “Fight the Bite” during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. [Read more...]
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that Future Farmers of America (FFA) dues for every student taking agriculture education classes across the state will be covered starting this fall. The $550,000 appropriation is spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner. FFA is a national organization for young adults interested in leadership and agriculture. It has been a priority of the Pritzker administration to make farming and agriculture more accessible, and these dollars help to diversify the make-up of the FFA organization. [Read more...]
Land Transfers
• Nelda Smith, Thomas O. Catlin, Timothy Jay Catlin, Patricia Jane Mahurin to Thomas O. Catlin, Carolyn Catlin, Timothy Jay Catlin, Anita Catlin, Patricia Jane Mahurin, S:2 T:7 R:9 NE NW ¼ ¼ of the NW Quarter Part, Quit Claim Mineral Deed [Read more...]
Land Transfers
• Timothy P. Rymer, Sue J. Rymer to Jerome R. Hanisch, Jody M. Hanisch, Original of Grayville Block: 17 Part, $31,000, Warranty Deed [Read more...]
It's free! It's fun! And it's "This is For You, 2022."
See people you haven’t seen in a while and meet people you’ve never met before. There will be lots of prizes given away, a prayer tent, a bouncy house, train rides, face painting, haircuts, and snow cones. 5th Street Market will be grilling hotdogs and Little Giant will be providing chips and drinks. Many businesses in the community have contributed to this free event.The board of Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit Schools District No. 3 will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 22, preceded by a public hearing on the budget at 7:00 p.m. at the superintendent's office at 409 East Third Street in Norris City. [Read more...]
