Busiest Roadside Mowing Period Underway
•July 27, 2022• The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the busiest roadside mowing period is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15, a schedule that helps maximize motorist safety and protect pollinator habitat. … Read More
Troop 39 Attends Summer Camp
SBD Competes At Quincy
SHS Baseball Awards Presented At Banquet 2022
What to Know About Taking a Year off School
•July 27, 2022• Over the last two years, people from all walks of life have reevaluated their priorities in the face of a global pandemic. That reevaluation has led some students to take a break from school. While taking a break can be the right choice for some students, certain variables should be considered before pressing pause on education. Here’s a deeper look into taking a break from school. A chance to mentally recover Many students try to press through courses even when they are unwell or trying to recover from a significant condition. This can put students at a … Read More
Illinois Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Point Since Start of Pandemic
•July 27, 2022• By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock @ capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is down one-tenth of a percentage point from May, and down two full percentage points from June 2021. Preliminary numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security showed the sectors with the biggest gains during June were leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, construction, and educational and health services. Slight … Read More
Capital Recap: Pritzker Tests Positive for COVID-19
•July 27, 2022• By Capital News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office announced Tuesday, three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Florida. Pritzker’s press office said he is experiencing mild symptoms and has received the anti-viral medication Paxlovid, a drug that received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December for individuals at high risk to the effects of COVID-19. The drug, according to clinical trials, reduced by 89 percent the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19. It is manufactured … Read More
National Junior Angus Show
Performance Pointers that can Help Student Athletes Avoid Injury
•July 27, 2022• Professional sports teams often note that injuries are part of the game. That notion is never too far from professional athletes’ minds, but it can be a harsh reality for student athletes to confront, especially if they have never before been sidelined by injury. Though there’s no foolproof way for athletes to avoid injury, student athletes and their families can consider these preventive measures to reduce their risk of being sidelined. · Use diet to athletes’ advantage. A healthy diet benefits people from all walks of life, and it can be especially beneficial for student athletes. … Read More