High School Students Meet for Leadership Training

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•October 26, 2022• The Illinois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) partnered with State Farm Foundation to provide approximately 200 high school students and their Family & Consumer Sciences teachers a training on how to be positive, effective leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. The training which was held on Sunday, October 2, and Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Northfield Inn/ Conference Center, Springfield, IL emphasized leadership skills and community service. … Read More

Menu 10-26-2022

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Oct. 31 – Pulled Pork, Red Skinned Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Hawaiian Salad, Whole Grain Bun Nov. 1 – Swedish Meatballs, Succotash, Stewed Tomatoes, Clementine, Bread Nov. 2 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes and Salsa, Sliced Pears, Taco Chips Dessert Nov. 3 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Cinnamon Glazed Carrots, Pea Salad Nov. 4 – Marinated Pork Loin, Corn Casserole , Hot Greens, Company Fruit Salad, Whole Grain Bread … Read More

IDOT, IDNR Remind Motorists to Resist the Urge to Swerve

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•October 26, 2022• Fall is here and while it’s a beautiful time of year as the leaves change color, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding motorists that deer mating season has also arrived. That means deer become more active, mainly at dawn and dusk from October through December. “Deer often travel in groups, so if a deer crosses the road ahead of you, there is a good possibility that another will follow. Always be prepared for the unexpected. A deer might stop in the middle of the road or double back,” said Illinois … Read More

Facts for Families: Five Ways to Combat the Stigma of Mental Health Challenges

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•October 26, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator October 10 was World Mental Health Day, and although it has passed, I still wanted to share this article written by Extension Educator Emily Schoenfelder because of its importance. Having lived experience with mental health challenges myself and with loved ones, I feel it is vital to raise awareness around mental health issues. It is good to encourage everyone – in our communities, our workplaces, and our homes – to make mental health and well-being a priority. So how can you help? Well, one of the biggest barriers to addressing mental … Read More

A Tale of Two Cities

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•October 26, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Sorry for the Victorian clickbait headline, Dickens fans. This is my first and last mention of London and Paris, and there will be no revolution with which to frame this column. Rather, this is about Chicago and Chattanooga, Tennessee. I spend a good deal of time in the South these days, exploring the state parks of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. It’s beautiful and verdant, and unlike in Colorado you can traverse what we call a mountain in 20 minutes or so. I grew up in Arlington Heights and went to high … Read More