IDPH reminds the public about food safety for the holiday weekend
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SPRINGFIELD – Ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding those who are grilling out or packing a picnic to protect their family and friends by following proven safety
IDPH reminds the public about food safety for the holiday weekend
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By: ohrie SPRINGFIELD – Ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding those who are grilling out or packing a picnic to protect their family and friends by following
Evan Evola hits grand slam to help Pistol Shrimp past CornBelters
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Ottawa native Evan Evola hit a grand slam in the third inning Saturday to help power the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp to an 11-2 win over the Normal CornBelters.
Evan Evola hits grand slam to help Pistol Shrimp past CornBelters
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Ottawa native Evan Evola hit a grand slam in the third inning Saturday to help power the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp to an 11-2 win over the Normal CornBelters.
South Beloit man injured after Friday fall at Matthiessen State Park
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A 35-year-old man from South Beloit was injured Friday after falling while climbing near in Matthiessen State Park, according to IDNR Conservation Police Sergeant Phil Wire.
IVCC to offer a Sound Healing Introductory at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa
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Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services will offer a Sound Healing Introductory (ID 9764) class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Nell’s Woodland 2000 Alexis Ave. a nonprofit 58-acre nature preserve
IVCC to offer a Sound Healing Introductory at Nell’s Woodland in Ottawa
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Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education and Business Services will offer a Sound Healing Introductory (ID 9764) class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Nell’s Woodland 2000 Alexis Ave. a nonprofit 58-acre nature preserve
Boy Scout Troop 6368 to hold fundraiser during Princeton’s July 4 fireworks
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The troop will be in the concession stand, located on the baseball side of Zearing Park, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pickles, candy and drinks.
Boy Scout Troop 6368 to hold fundraiser during Princeton’s July 4 fireworks
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The troop will be in the concession stand, located on the baseball side of Zearing Park, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, pickles, candy and drinks.
Utica postpones fireworks because of expected stormy weather
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Utica’s fireworks display Saturday night at Carey Memorial Park has been postponed.