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Monday, October 14, 2019

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CITY OF DIXON: United Way Upcoming Events

United Way is an important part of our community.

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

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AMERICAN LEGION: Share Your Veterans Day Plans With Us

With Veterans Day less than six weeks away, many American Legion posts are well into planning for various ceremonies and events.

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

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CITY OF EAST DUBUQUE: Garbage Service

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

The garbage pickup for December 25th will be collected on December 28, 2019.

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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT: Movie Madness Oct. 9

By Press release submission | Oct 7, 2019

Join us as we watch the remaking of the classic Aladdin.

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Rep. Chesney trying to restore tax credit for vehicle trade-ins; says $10K cap hurts working poor

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 1, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is pushing a pair of bills aimed at repealing a newly enacted law that caps the tax credit for motor-vehicle trade-ins at $10,000.

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CITY OF LANARK: Hometown Days Cook-Out

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Mark your calendars for this Thursday and be sure to come get some food before or after the Homecoming parade

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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: 28th Annual Holiday Gift Sale

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

The Byron Forest Preserve’s 28th Annual Holiday Gift Sale features many unique items

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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT: Family Game Night Oct. 10

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Drop into the library for Family Game Night.

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CITY OF DIXON: Free E-Recycling Event

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

It's time to get your electronics ready to recycle.

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AMERICAN LEGION: Department Chaplains Learn About Save For Suicide Prevention

By Press release submission | Oct 1, 2019

Christa Sutton, a suicide prevention case manager and community outreach specialist at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, shared with American Legion department chaplains during their conference Sept. 21 that on average, there are 764 suicide attempts per month among veterans receiving recent VA health care services.

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Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

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Rep. Chesney to donate state's pay raise to local charities 'that reflect Northwest Illinoisans' values'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently proved that he is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Need a Break? Don't reach For Your Phone

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

You're working on a mentally challenging task and decide to take a break.

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CITY OF STERLING: Cops for Coats!

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Join us Friday, October 25th for Cops for Coats!

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AMERICAN LEGION: Legionnaire and World War II 'Hero of Cologne' Awarded Bronze Star

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

Nearly 75 years after his heroic actions destroyed a German Panther tank, World War II U.S. Army gunner Cpl. Clarence Smoyer was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device in a Sept. 18 ceremony commemorating his bravery during the Battle of Cologne.

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FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eats and Beats

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The next big event in Downtown Freeport!

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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: PrairieView Golf Club Full Time Job Notice

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2019

The Byron Forest Preserve District, Byron, Illinois, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Food Service Manager at PrairieView Golf Club.

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Rep. Chesney to host 'Pizza and Politics' event

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will co-host a “Pizza and Politics” gathering at the Grove Community Center at Pinecrest in Mt. Morris on Sept. 25, beginning at 5 pm.

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Commission on Government and Accountability report: Cigarette and income tax revenues down, sales tax revenue up

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

Lee County Board Vice Chair John Nicholson doesn’t need economic downturns uncovered in a Commission on Government and Accountability (COGFA) report that tell him what he’s already experienced.