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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Making Halloween Inclusive for Kids with Disabilities

Information from Autism Speaks & Easter Seals Halloween is a fun night of costumes and candy for kids of all ages. But for those on the autism spectrum, scary sounds and…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Halloween Safety Tips from the National Safety Council

Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and happy holiday for everyone. Costume Safety To…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Support Kids with Food Allergies This Halloween & Join the Teal Pumpkin Project!

Halloween can be extra scary for the 1 in 13 children with food allergies. Raising food allergy awareness and offering the option of non-food trinkets and toys in a separate…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Agriculture Update: Illinois corn, bean harvest in full swing across Downstate

The “Crop Progress and Condition” report, posted weekly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), shows that Illinois corn and beans are moving from field to bin. For the week…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Resources to Start a Women-Owned Business this Women’s Small Business Month

Based on a March 2023 report, women owned over 12 million businesses in 2018 and employed over 10 million workers in 2018. This generated over $2 trillion in sales and…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Groundbreaking Proton Beam therapy now more accessible in Illinois

In the past 3 years, Illinois state leaders and medical facilities have teamed up to bring cancer patients coverage for Proton Beam therapy. This is all thanks to House Bill 2799,…


Friday, October 6, 2023
Illinois is The Great Pumpkin State

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Technology addiction a growing problem

Technology addiction is a growing problem in Illinois and the rest of the world. As more people become dependent on technology, negative impacts on mental and physical health are increasing….


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hear from Haas: September 2023

Welcome to my September E-Newsletter. We’re back to crisp days, beautiful foliage, and warm memories in cold months as we welcome fall. Happy Fall!!  FIGHTING FOR YOU! Monthly Daily Journal…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Take Prevention This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation This is some information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, but there is much more valuable information to learn about breast cancer…