For those preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, friends and festive food, the Illinois Department of Public Health has released tips for staying healthy and safe during the holiday. The department’s guidance outlines two main threats that could put a damper on holiday festivities: food poisoning and airborne viruses. Warding off contagious illnesses The risk of … [Read more...] about A healthy Thanksgiving: Illinois Department of Public Health provides tips for celebrating safely
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Uruguay’s conservative candidate concedes hard-fought presidential runoff to left-wing challenger
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a tight runoff election, as the South American nation joined others around the world in rebuking the incumbent party in a year of landmark elections. Even as the vote count continued, Álvaro Delgado, the center-right … [Read more...] about Uruguay’s conservative candidate concedes hard-fought presidential runoff to left-wing challenger
Donald Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies. The nomination must be confirmed by the Senate, which will be controlled by Republicans when Trump … [Read more...] about Donald Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning
Beginning with hearings during the spring legislative session, the leaders of multiple statewide education associations announced Friday that they hope to work with state officials over the next several years to pass legislation aimed at improving K-12 public education across Illinois. Representing school boards, superintendents, and principals statewide, the educators gathered … [Read more...] about Illinois education leaders launch ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to ensure predictable funding, school safety and ‘future-focused’ learning
A North Center man and his dog find stash of rare books on the sidewalk; 8 months later, Newberry Library solves the mystery
On an evening walk in North Center back in early March, Sparky — Robert Miller’s golden brown mutt that weighs 35 pounds and has hunting dog in its DNA — seemingly caught a scent. “She’s a creature of habit,” said Miller, a retired 75-year-old who has lived in the neighborhood for about a dozen years. “She likes to stay on one side of the street, and for some reason, she wanted … [Read more...] about A North Center man and his dog find stash of rare books on the sidewalk; 8 months later, Newberry Library solves the mystery