IDPH provides swimming safety tips for the holiday weekend

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SPRINGFIELD – Whether at the beach, on the lake, or in a swimming pool, the Illinois Department of Public Health offers the following safety precautions for recreation this upcoming holiday weekend. They say you should always supervise

July is extreme heat safety month

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. High temperatures paired with significant humidity can lead to increased risks of heat cramps, heat illness,

July is the peak month for fires related to grilling

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SPRINGFIELD – The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice safe grilling habits this summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire

Photos: Streator Independence Day parade

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The Streator Independence Day parade made its way through downtown Streator on Sunday. The parade was one of several activities Saturday and Sunday provided by the volunteer-led Streator Fest Committee during its Liberty Fest.

IVCC hosts Camp Kindness

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Camp Kindness attendees gather for a group photo after spending time on team building, civic mindedness and character building in the community with students from the Lighted Way joining the campers at Illinois Valley Community College.