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•May 20, 2026• Pictured with Anna, right, is fellow ASPDA member and past President, Katie Knappenberg. The American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA) announced the winners of the ASPDA Association Awards at their 18th Annual Conference on May 13th in New Orleans, LA. ASPDA members are nominated by the association’s members and voted on by the Board of Directors. Their work in their professional field throughout their career is carefully considered when selections are made. Each award recognizes those who are making a positive, undeniable impact in their respective categories. Anna Turner, MS, RD, CSSD, won the Trailblazer Award … Read More

•May 20, 2026• Hamburgers are a staple of summer menus in millions of homes. Whether you’re hosting friends on Memorial Day weekend or simply looking for a hearty midweek meal, burgers and summertime cooking go hand in hand. Hamburgers are a straightforward dish that are often prepared on a grill. But burgers also can be prepared on a stovetop, which can add a new flavor profile to this beloved summertime staple. Those looking to do just that can try this recipe for “Beef Burgers With Onions, Spinach, Ketchup, and Blue Cheese” from Lines+Angles.  Beef Burgers with Onions, Spinach, Ketchup, and  … Read More

•May 20, 2026• As the weather warms up and more people head outside, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding everyone to leave young birds and other animals alone when they encounter them in the wild. Well-intentioned people may believe they’re helping nature by taking possession of young rabbits, fawn deer, baby birds, and other animals that appear to be orphaned or abandoned. However, in nearly all cases, human intervention does more to hurt animals than to help. Young birds and animals are still being fed and cared for by their parents, who usually stay away from nests … Read More

•May 20, 2026• by Angela Hogan R.N., MSPH Administrator, MCHD  Parents want their children to stay healthy, in school, and ready to learn. One of the most effective ways to protect them and our communities is through routine childhood vaccinations. A recent update from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows encouraging news: Most Illinois children are up to date on their required school vaccinations. In fact, nearly all reported immunization rates met or exceeded the state’s 95% coverage goal. “Across Illinois, families, schools, and public health partners are working together to keep children protected from preventable illnesses,” said … Read More

“The Immortal Thirty-two” •May 20, 2026• by Janet Roney It’s been one hundred and ninety years since March 6, 1836, when Moultrie County’s Jonathan Lindley became the only Illinois man to die at the Alamo. At age twenty-two, Jonathan had everything to live for. After coming to Texas in 1833 from Moultrie County, Illinois, with his father, Samuel Washington Lindley, he owned 80 acres of land, a small herd of cattle, some pigs, and a cozy little cabin near Gonzales where he and his sweetheart, Sarah, would soon start their married life. What more could a young man ask for? … Read More