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Saturday, September 28, 2024
Rep. Rosenthal Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day!

Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! Aside from the tradition of hunting in my family, it also gives me the opportunity to spend time with my boys. Best hunting partners…


Friday, September 27, 2024
Abandoned Mines in Illinois Fuel Concerns for Modern Development

Illinois Mines Illinois is home to thousands of abandoned mines, which pose significant concerns for modern development. Over the past 150 years, more than 6,000 coal mines operated in the…


Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Petersburg Library Receives “Project Next Generation” Grant

The Petersburg Public Library was honored to be awarded a Project Next Generation grant for the third year in a row to of­fer after-school programming for PORTA and area home…


Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Town and Country Women’s Club Celebrates Their 80th Anniversary!

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal joined others in Petersburg to celebrate Town and Country Women’s Club for their 80th Anniversary. Since 1944, the social organization has been promoting activities and events…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Today We Celebrate National Tradesman Day!

Happy National Tradesmen Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the talented tradesmen who keep our world running. Thank you for your dedication and hard work in our communities. Workforce Institute…


Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The SAFE-T Act and Elimination of Cash Bail in Illinois

One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the very…


Monday, September 16, 2024
National Farm Safety and Health Week from Sept. 15-21

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week! This week is a great time to highlight the importance of safety and wellness on farms. From utilizing proper equipment to taking care…


Saturday, September 14, 2024
An Architect’s Vision Delayed for Illinois State Capitol

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in the past couple of years has noticed a lot of construction. The north wing of the Capitol is currently in the…


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Farm Business Structure Basics Webinar: October 22

The University of Illinois Extension is offering a Farm Business Structure Basics Webinar on October 22 to help producers choose the right business structure for a farm or ranch business….


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering 9/11 and Honoring the Lives Lost

23 years ago, on a September morning that seemed like any other, America was forever changed. It’s a day etched into the collective memory of all of us, a day…