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Cedar Lake Farmers Market Offers Free Booths to Community Groups for 2024 Season

Cedar Lake, IN - The Cedar Lake Farmers Market is set to welcome community groups and nonprofits with open arms this season.  Starting from May through October 2024, the market...

Munster, IN – Record Intake at Humane Indiana Wildlife Center Cancels Major Fundraiser

Munster, IN - The Humane Indiana Wildlife center in Northern Indiana has reported a record-breaking intake of over...

Kankakee, IL – River Valley Metro Mass Transit Surpasses 14 Million Rides Milestone

Kankakee, IL - River Valley Metro Mass Transit has surpassed a significant milestone, recording over 14 million rides...

Free Chicken Sandwich for Teachers at Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais on Teacher Appreciation Day

Bradley, IL - Local teachers are in for a treat as Chick-fil-A Bradley Bourbonnais celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day...

Purdue University Sued by Student for Injuries in Basketball Ticket Stampede

West Lafayette, IN - A Purdue University student has filed a lawsuit against the institution following severe injuries...

Air Quality Alert Issued for Illinois: Unhealthy Conditions Forecasted for Friday 

CHICAGO, IL - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has raised concerns over the air quality in Illinois, issuing an alert for Friday, June 2.  As...

University of Chicago Medicine Urges People to Act FAST During Stroke Awareness Month

CHICAGO, IL - As May is Stroke Awareness Month, the University of Chicago Medicine is reminding people to act fast when recognizing the symptoms of...

Urgent Call for Uninsured Chicagoans: Get Free COVID-19 Shots by Wednesday

CHICAGO, IL - Individuals without health insurance have until the end of Wednesday to get a free COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.  As the COVID-19 pandemic...

Hepatitis Awareness Month: Preventable and Curable Viruses Affecting Liver Health

CHICAGO - May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and with over 4 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis B and C, the need for awareness is...

Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Lyme Disease in Illinois

LISLE, IL - As temperatures rise in Illinois, residents are being warned about the dangers of ticks and the spread of Lyme disease. The...

Project SUN Hosts Caregiver Craft Club in Kankakee County

KANKAKEE, IL - Kankakee County caregivers who have children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services are invited to attend Cyndi’s Caregiver Craft Club hosted...
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