CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) today announced that youth in custody earned certifications in various career fields, including solar installation, personal training, shipping and receiving, construction, and culinary arts. Classes offered by community partners on topics such as public speaking, podcast production, music production, audio engineering, and constitutional law also contributed to skill building and knowledge for high school graduates working to make the most of their time while incarcerated. “IDJJ continues to expand opportunities for youth in our custody to attain skills and certifications that create career pathways and increase employability,” said IDJJ Acting Director Rob Vickery . “When a young person reenters the community and gains meaningful employment, they are much more likely to be successful long-term.” Solar Installation Training Program- Two young adults at the Illinois Youth Center (IYC)
SPRINGFIELD – The annual Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair spotlighted the state's top youth livestock exhibitors Tuesday evening, auctioning off animals that earned the title of Grand Champion, the highest accolade for livestock exhibited in Illinois. For the sixth year in a row, Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker purchased the Grand Champion Steer. Their $105,000 contribution secured the top prize-winning animal, which will be donated to Feeding Illinois and distributed to food banks throughout the state to support families in need. “Earning the title of Grand Champion is the pinnacle of excellence in livestock exhibition,” said Jerry Costello II, Director, Illinois Department of Agriculture. “Reaching this level means countless hours of hard work and sacrifice. To see our youth in agriculture recognized for the effort that they put into these animals is beyond gratifying.” Grand Champion exhibitors, along with the
ST. PETERS, Mo. - The cities of St. Peter’s in St. Charles lifted their boil water advisory on August 17, 2025, after an independent lab confirmed the water is safe. The advisory was lifted following the repair of a water main that took place on August 15, 2025. St. Peter’s had issued the advisory as [...]
Lindenwood Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 15th at Epiphany Church Present: Pat Acquisto, Karen Clifford, Sara … MoreLPNA Board Meeting Minutes – 7/15/2025
This week on Hancock and Kelley. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is speaking publicly for the first time since being indicted on criminal charges, and what he isn’t saying may be just as telling as what he is. In an exclusive conversation with FOX 2. Meanwhile, Missouri state Senator Brian Williams makes his case [...]
Plant of the Week: Native Liatris, Gayfeather, Blazing Star 3 am Tuesday, August 19th, Deadline to enter Jackson & Perkins Name A Rose Contest. Submit a four words or less name for their new rose- a golden yellow with pink blush- for a chance to win $500 Gift Card, THE rose you have named, more. … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
Patricia Ann Lacey Gill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, faithful Catholic and servant of God, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Mother of Good Counsel Home in Northwoods, Missouri, beside her husband of 64 years, Richard. She was 85…
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