By Stephanie Irvine Hundreds of people turned out in frigid temperatures to welcome the Gemini Giant back to Wilmington at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of the city’s Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony. The Gemini Giant has found its final destination on South Island Park after a brief trip to the moon — or […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
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Six Money Moves to Make in December
The Illinois CPA Society offers six year-end money moves to make to create some tax-time savings. Before getting bogged down by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the hunt for perfect gifts to give your loved ones, show yourself some love by gifting yourself a tax break. With the end of the […]
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Lady Panthers Beat Blue Devils, 46-31
Tuesday, December 2, started off rough for the Lady Blue Devils, as they faced the Manteno Panthers in conference competition on the road. It seemed they couldn’t even buy a basket in the first quarter, and the Panthers led 12-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lady Blue Devils […]
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Recycling Wind Turbine Blades: A Farmer’s Ingenuity
By Tod Bowman Wind turbine blades play a crucial part in clean energy generation, but their disposal poses a growing challenge. Luckily, innovative solutions provide new ways to keep them out of landfills. As the wind industry grows, there is an increasing need for replacement of older wind turbine blades with larger, more efficient ones. […]
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‘Step Back into 1950s’ Holidays at Park Forest House Museum
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” from December 4 through January 4. A museum visit provides a wonderful inter-generational experience. Bring the kids, grandkids, and grandparents. Operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, the museum is […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new hot chocolate take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up during library hours. Christmas Card Making: Kids can make a Christmas card at the library and mail it off. Drop in anytime. Elf on a Bookshelf: Children can find Libby the Elf in the […]
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College News
Carthage College recognized Dane Hagen as a student government leader. Hagen, from New Lenox, is serving as Sophomore Senator for Carthage College’s Student Government during the 2024-’25 academic year. Student Government gives students the responsibility to work with administration and faculty to ensure a high quality of life for all students, academically and socially.
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Letter to the Ed.: Rizzo
Dear Editor: I recently attended the Republican Caucus for Green Garden Township. There was a challenge to the incumbents who were seeking the nomination for township offices. The challengers were successful. Congratulations and thank you for offering your time to serve as Green Garden Township officials, if elected this coming spring. The issue that seemed […]
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Christmas Price Index 2024 Reflects Wage Growth and Rising Service Prices
(StatePoint) On the first day of Christmas, holiday gift giving begins with the traditional gift of a Partridge in a Pear Tree. By the first day of January, True Love pays the bill. Each holiday season, the PNC’s Christmas Price Index tabulates the price to gift all the items in the song “The Twelve Days […]