Workers who get time off to relax, learn new skills or connect meaningfully with their friends and relatives have more…
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Illinois quick hits: Search continues for Gibson City suspect; manufacturing declines since 2000
Search continues for Gibson City suspect
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WATCH: Map debate, case against Texas Democrats continues in Illinois
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican lawmaker says a judge’s ruling this week did not end the case against…
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How to talk with children about traumatic events
Key takeaways for caregivers Many children witness upsetting events. Contrary to what some adults believe, they often want to talk…
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Summer Veggie Ruffled Egg Bake
Golden rosettes of crispy phyllo form the “crust” of this easy breakfast bake. Beneath the crown of pastry is a…
Read MoreRepublicans target China as security threat to U.S. real estate, schools, farmland
(The Center Square) – With the southern border crisis largely eliminated, Republicans and the Trump administration are setting their sights…
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The Legacy of Hamilton Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Company in Ottawa, Illinois
The Founding of Hamilton Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Company The Hamilton Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Company was established in 1858 in Ottawa,…
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Building resilience in adoption: How challenges are converted to strengths
Key takeaways for caregivers There are many types of adoption: domestic, international, open, closed, kinship, transracial, infant placement, late-placed. And…
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Blueberry & Earl-Grey Loaf Cake
This loaf cake is dotted with pockets of ripe, jammy blueberries and speckled with aromatic Earl Grey tea. The tea…
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Former ComEd CEO next defendant to be sentenced in federal corruption case
(The Center Square) – Sentencing is scheduled Monday for former ComEd Chief Executive Officer Anne Pramaggiore, who was convicted of…
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