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Illinois Urges Pet Owners To Build Disaster Plans And Emergency Kits

15 hours 47 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Did you know that in a recent survey of pet owners who had to evacuate their homes in a disaster, nearly half left at least one pet behind? And 83 percent of those pet owners reported living in a community that faces a natural disaster? These statistics from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACPCA) show how important it is to include your pets in your evacuation plan and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs offers Public Service Announcements for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Month

15 hours 51 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month, when we raise awareness, provide resources, and offer support to those challenged with the symptoms of PTSD. Currently, 12 million people in the United States are diagnosed with PTSD. Veterans are more likely to experience PTSD, particularly those who have been deployed to a war zone or are struggling with their transition to civilian life. To protect our veterans, we must raise awareness and engagement in recovery.

Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Monday, June 15, 2026

15 hours 54 minutes ago
CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 20733 North Broad, inside Donor Bus. What: Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Community Blood Drive When: Monday, June 15, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Vicki

Illinois Federation Of Teachers Blasts FY27 Budget Proposal For Underfunding Education

16 hours 9 minutes ago
IFT and CTU President Stacy Davis Gates: Lawmakers Have One More Day to Make Education in Illinois the Megaproject it Ought to Be “Today’s budget proposal reflects not enough compliance with Illinois' own evidence-based formula, not enough revenue for schools and services, and not enough courage from Governor Pritzker and lawmakers at a time when it is needed more than ever. “There’s already significant pain in our school communities. Governor Pritzker’s underfunding

SLMPD searching for missing 66-year-old man

16 hours 17 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a man who was last seen almost two months ago. Police are searching for Robert Lee Payne, 66, who left his residence in the 4700 block of S. Grand Blvd. around 5 p.m. on April 15. It's unknown what direction [...]
Megan Mueller

Why Summer Vacation Exists โ€” and Why the Farm Story Isn't the Full Truth

16 hours 36 minutes ago
Summer vacation feels ancient, but in its modern form, it is surprisingly recent—and it was not simply invented so children could “help on the farm.” That familiar explanation is one of the most repeated stories about school calendars. It sounds reasonable, especially in places with a strong farming history. But the real origins of summer vacation are more mixed, and far more interesting. The long break from school grew out of changing city life, older private-school habits,

June 2 in History: From Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation to Pope John Paul II Visit to Poland

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On June 2, one of the most significant events in global history is the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Held at Westminster Abbey in London, the ceremony formally marked the beginning of a reign that would become the longest in British history. At the time, the event mattered not only to the United Kingdom but also to many countries linked to the British Commonwealth, because it represented continuity after the disruption of World War II and the early Cold War years. It still matters