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Henry Louis Gates Jr., New Docuseries ‘GOSPEL’ – A  Journey Through Black Spirituality and Music

Discover the origins and influence of gospel music on Black spirituality in the captivating new docuseries “GOSPEL,” hosted and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS and WETA. PBS and WETA have announced a captivating new docuseries, “GOSPEL,” that unravels the rich tapestry of Black spirituality through the lens of gospel music. This four-hour documentary, executive produced, hosted, and written by […]

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District 202 Board of Education seeking nominees for 32nd Awards of Excellence

The award honors teachers and non-administrative staff whose work on behalf of students, and support of District 202 has been exceptional in some way. Students, staff, parents, and community members are welcome and encouraged to submit their nominations.  Submit your online nomination here or visit https://www.psd202.org/page/awards-of-excellence to download a paper form. Past nominees and recipients […]

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Glasgow Donates $5,000 to Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization

    More than one million people have died from drug overdoses since 1999 – and more than 75 percent of these deaths involved an opioid. Synthetic opioids, such as deadly fentanyl, account for the vast majority of these deaths. In 2020, Illinois ranked 24th nationwide in the drug overdose death rate, at 28.1 deaths per 100,000 residents. The drug overdose death rate in Illinois rose 28 percent from 2019 to 2020.        

Posted inPolitics

Statement from the County Executive on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Will County County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant was in Springfield to hear Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address. Statement from the County Executive: I applaud the Governor for proposing a budget that addresses some of the most important issues in Illinois, including ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities for education, investing in improved […]

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Illinois Chamber Responds to Governor 

Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address Springfield  The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is aligned with the Governor’s goal of expanding opportunities for the growth of businesses of all sizes and to continue the expansion of our state’s gross domestic product that has surpassed $1 trillion.  We are, however, disappointed by the Governor’s proposal to extend the […]

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