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Nature Center Rescues Fawn Found at Construction Site

SMITHTOWN, NY - After an exhausting ordeal, a fawn found on a construction site is settling into her new surroundings at the Sweetbriar Nature Center.  The young deer was mistakenly taken...

Mercari Offers a Unique Way to Shop with Leftover Gift Cards

Mercari, the popular online marketplace, has launched a new gift card exchange program, giving users the opportunity to...

Kankakee River State Park Announces New Equestrian Trail Hours

BOURBONNAIS, IL - Kankakee River State Park has announced its updated equestrian trail schedule for the summer. From April...

Best Places for Cherry Blossom Viewing in Illinois

CHICAGO, IL - The arrival of cherry blossoms in Illinois marks the start of spring and warmer days. Sakura...

5 Things to Consider Before Getting a Puppy on National Puppy Day

CHICAGO, Ill. - National Puppy Day is here, and many people across the country are considering bringing home a...

Get a Better Night’s Sleep: 6 Strategies for Surviving Daylight Saving Time

Spring is here and with it comes the annual ritual of setting clocks ahead by one hour for daylight saving time. While many people...

Fit Body U Offers Tips for Weight Loss While Dining Out

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. â€” Dining out can be a challenge for anyone trying to lose weight. Fit Body U, a fitness center in Bourbonnais, has offered...

10 Family Adventures ideas this Spring in Chicago 

CHICAGO - Spring break is right around the corner, and families in Chicago are looking for ways to spend quality time with their kids while...

Organic Farming Conference draws large crowd of professionals, despite snowstorm 

La Crosse, WI - The Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference successfully concluded its 34th annual event this past weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The conference,...

Parental notice of abortion law officially ends 

SPRINGFIELD – Doctors in Illinois may now perform abortions on minors without notifying the child’s parents or obtaining a judicial bypass of the notification...

Report: Nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages

SPRINGFIELD – A new report released Wednesday says staffing shortages at nursing homes in Illinois have reached crisis proportions and that people of color...
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