tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23632679269961062042024-03-27T17:49:25.606-05:00The SentinelUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-88367272947964066062024-03-27T17:48:00.001-05:002024-03-27T17:48:23.829-05:00League of Women Voters of Illinois hosting lecture on AI and misinformation<b>CHICAGO</b> – Diane Chang will give a Zoom talk concerning strategies on how to protect and secure democracy in an age of threats from social media and AI for a virtual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Illinois (LWVIL) on Wednesday, April 17.
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Addressing the rise of misinformation and disinformation — and its impact on our elections — the League of Women Voters of Illinois formed the Mis/Disinformation Task Force in January 2024 with their mission to educate the general public on mis/disinformation.
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Chang, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Brown Institute for Media Innovation at Columbia Journalism School and the former head of Election Integrity and Product Strategy at Meta, will discuss her experience building artificial intelligence and consumer technology products that connect people to information, safety, and sustainability. She led Meta’s election strategy integrity and product strategy from 2021–23.
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In her current position at the Brown Institute, Ms. Chang is an advisor and consultant to nonprofits in the U.S. and abroad on technology and elections. She has a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School Research Institute at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.
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Organized by LWVIL’s Misinformation and Disinformation Task Force, the event is the second in a series of presentations where noted authorities will discuss topics that inform and educate voters starting at 7 p.m. The webinar is free and open to the public. All programs are recorded and made available on the LWVIL website.
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Visit lwvil.org/misdis-info for more information or to register.
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A registration fee of $10 is required for each participant. Registration starts at 7:15 p.m. and closes at 8 p.m.
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Hunters will need a flashlight and basket or bag to collect eggs. Find one or more of the special colored eggs - bronze, silver, and gold eggs for prizes.
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For more information, contact Rober White at <a href="mailto:robert.white@champaignparks.org" target="_blank">robert.white@champaignparks.org</a> or (217) 819-3961.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comChampaign, IL, USA40.1164204 -88.243382911.806186563821157 -123.3996329 68.426654236178848 -53.0871329tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-90463887578954741852024-03-26T22:37:00.003-05:002024-03-26T22:37:35.979-05:00First inning rally pushes Unity past Oakwood<b>TOLONO</b> - Good things come in threes, especially for Jenna Adkins on Monday during the Rockets' home game against Oakwood.
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<div class="photo-cap">With a smile on her face, Jenna Adkins heads to home plate after sending a bomb out to right field in the first inning to give the Rockets a 1-0 lead against visiting Oakwood.</div>
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Leading off for Unity (3-1) in the bottom of the first inning, Atkins crushed the third pitch, sending it over the right field fence. If it wasn't for the 25 m.p.h.-plus cross wind out of the southeast, the ball could have sailed another 10 yards past the vehicles parked on the other side of the fence.
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"It's always a windy day at the Unity HS Softball field! However, last night was so odd," exclaimed Unity head coach Aimee Davis. "When I was hitting ground balls to the infield, the wind even had an influence on those and the direction they went after contact."
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She pointed out that "fly balls were hard to read" due to the steady, unrelenting wind. It was amazing there weren't more errors than the one recorded by the Comets in the four-inning affair that ended 14-0 in favor of the Rockets.
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"I do not think I have played or coached in a windier game than last night. It was wild," Davis said.
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Adkins' homer was just the start. Unity tallied six more runs, the last courtesy of Atkins, whose single put Taylor Drennan across the plate for the final run of the inning.
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<div class="photo-cap">Gracie Enos throws a pitch during the first innning. Despite throwing 25 strikes out of her 38 pitches, the senior suffered eight runs on eight hits against the Rockets. </div>
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"When you can start the game with a leadoff homerun, that sets the tone for the rest of the game," Davis said.
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Adkins finished the non-conference game with three hits in her three at-bats and booked three RBIs.
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"Jenna had another great at-bat and hit the ball square. We need that from her, and she wants to have good outcomes up to bat," Davis said. "She's followed by solid hitters that get their jobs done."
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The Rockets scattered a hit from nine different batters in the lineup. Grace Bickers, Sophia Beckett, and Reese Frye had two RBIs each.
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"Our offensive lineup is a good one, and we are starting to see more consistency up and down, which is positive to see as a coach," Davis added. "Defensively, we have a solid pitching staff and an infield and outfield that play great supporting roles."
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The Comets (1-3) mustered just three hits courtesy of Karleigh Nelson, Gracie Hanner, and Caydence Vermillion. Oakwood's only opportunity to score came in the top of the third inning, loading the bases with Olivia Fegett on third, Nelson on second, and Gracie Hanner on first.
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With two outs already on the board, Gracie Enos popped out to Rockets' Ruby Tarr at shortstop, erasing the threat.
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Lindy Bates earned the pitching win. The senior struck out five batters. Meanwhile, Vermillion took the loss for the Comets.
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"This team is fun to watch and hungry to see success," Davis said. "They have worked long and hard to reach this point. They are ready to see what this season has to offer."
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<b>BPT </b>- Water conservation is a topic oftentimes disregarded. If not prioritized by contractors and tenants equally, the ramifications can be costly. As the U.S. population grows so does the need for water, and according to UNICEF, half of the world's population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025.
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Whether you're a self-made developer, <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2023/09/four-home-renovation-ideas-for-this.html">working contractor</a>, or simply interested in getting into the business, the suggestions below can help counsel and ensure multifamily units are suitable for adequate living.
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<b>Water-saving tips</b>
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The average American family spends more than $1,000 per year on water costs. That translates to about an $83 monthly water bill, according to the EPA. Fortunately, there are simple tweaks one can implement to help cut down on consumption and reduce that monthly spend.
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<b>Install a new showerhead</b>
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The average family could save 2,700 gallons per year by installing WaterSense® labeled showerheads. These types of showerheads can also help alleviate <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqI04hoV-eBbhV4TJDe2hMwrfkhVCzIRfQ4ImZeJ-iEwrLuzwETMtZ8293cE6Hz3xPY-lW55MV_8NtxCXxmfWmlL-Dh-WkCuOqI0UzVZ4Ds4BsWX-9036vLqUD_MFWFE6MJ17dAg23kzN_1rj748hEzAjTlYqYSETaAG5ZAy-F54ltsUt4msW-54tH/w1152/1039286616.jpg">water heater</a> demands and save on energy consumption. Luckily, many of <a href="https://www.peerlessfaucet.com/faucet-professionals" target="_blank">Peerless Faucet's</a> bath fixtures are proudly WaterSense labeled which denotes the fixtures use at least 20% less water than the industry standard without compromising performance. A great option is the brand's 5-Function Showerhead with POWERush technology. This showerhead uses larger water drops in a unique wave pattern for a more drenching sensation. With this technology, contractors can promise tenants a rejuvenating experience without increasing overall water usage.
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<b>Monitor for potential leaks</b>
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Whenever faucets drip, it could be more than just water going down the drain. Faucet leaks waste environmental resources and cost tenants money, which in turn could be requested as a credit from property management. <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/heres-how-much-water-a-leaky-faucet-wastes-over-time/" target="_blank">Experts estimate</a> that even a small drip, once every 10 - 15 seconds, can waste almost 15 gallons a month, or nearly half a gallon in a day. You can easily check for leaks by observing the plumbing. It's important to keep eyes peeled and physically feel exposed pipes to check for any running water. Condensation around pipes can also be a sign of leakage. For toilets, a simple dye test can even verify if the flapper is sealing properly and help prevent silent leaks.
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For contractors specifically, ensure all fixtures are installed properly - from the back-of-the-wall pipes to the product itself, each step should be followed with care to avoid future leaks. Most brands will provide an install guide within the packaging, but if that gets lost or misplaced, the brand's website can also be a handy resource to find these materials.
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<b>Change your bathroom habits</b>
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Daily routines that are often overlooked can also have a significant impact on your water bill. For example, many may not realize that each time one leaves the water running while they <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2024/03/heres-few-reasons-why-you-should-avoid.html">brush their teeth</a>, four gallons of water goes down the drain. Simply <a href="https://money.com/cut-your-water-bill-costs/" target="_blank">turning off the water while brushing</a> is a simple way to save. Other easy solutions for conserving water are turning off the shower while lathering or the kitchen faucet while scrubbing dishes.
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Both contractors and tenants should prioritize water conservation best practices. Water is universal, and an element shared by all, so making sure it's preserved and filtered adequately can ensure a better quality of life and monthly savings.
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comUnited States37.09024 -95.71289124.506341930746881 -113.291016 49.674138069253118 -78.134766tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-12271408301925277742024-03-25T21:24:00.005-05:002024-03-25T21:44:36.985-05:00Just in time for Easter! Wow guests and family with this easy Spring Surprise Cake<img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfdtXXg86xCz0xixBchPqIr-JR3HQ6bmp5g6zjU5rMghZd6y9Roo6Aa8at319IeJVp8iJuz2slc2WKb7gGe0jjsKLUhGCcejyQm6EKwFPn-kxrprGKVzKHgsIF8zsYAjRW3VL73nceblP8-E0-7lBxYg8H4JI-R2o3uuqR4x94PcyWSXvmFb8uuwvKkM/s1600/edited_20header_2.jpg" class="artphoto"/>
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<b>NewsUSA</b> - Hosting an Easter brunch or other spring gathering? What better way to top off an event than with a showstopping dessert! The baking experts at Wesson created a new bundt cake with a twist on the popular surprise cake trend. It’s easy to make, and as delicious as it is impressive.
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Wesson oil is the secret ingredient that makes this cake taste like it was made by a professional pastry chef. It creates a light, moist texture that lets the crunch and flavor of the pistachio honey fillings sing. A simple glaze gives it a sweet touch and the gold leaf takes this cake to the next level. Simply fill the open center with spring candies like mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans and you have a beautiful party finale to wow your guests!
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<b>WESSON EASY EASTER SURPRISE BUNDT CAKE</b>
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<b>Ingredients ~</b>
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<i>For the cake:</i>
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3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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3 cups granulated sugar
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¾ cup Wesson oil
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1 ½ cups milk
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6 eggs
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1 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons chopped, shelled, raw pistachios
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¼ cup flour
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons Wesson oil
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<i>For the glaze:</i>
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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Edible gold flake, for sprinkling on top
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Easter candies to fill center of cake when displayed
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<b>Directions:</b>
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<i>Making the cake:</i>
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Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch (12-cup) Bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together, flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, combine sugar, Wesson oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
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On medium speed, in four stages, add flour mixture alternating with milk, blending after each addition, ending with flour. Pour half of the batter into the pan and set aside. Next, make the filling.
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In a medium bowl, mix 1 ½ cup pistachios, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of Wesson Canola Oil. Combine filling ingredients and mix well. Spoon the filling evenly over the surface of the batter in the pan. Top with remaining batter. Bake the cake in the center of oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean.
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Remove cake from oven; cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Carefully turn cake out onto serving platter and cool completely.
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<i>Creating the glaze:</i>
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In medium bowl, combine 1 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar) and 2 tbsp of 3% milk. Stir until smooth. Spoon icing onto top of cooled Bundt cake and allow to glaze to dry for 15 minutes.
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Decorate cake with flakes of gold leaf and chopped pistachios. Fill center of the Bundt with your favorite Easter candies. Cut the cake in front of your guests to wow them with an outpouring of sweet treats and serve. To view the recipe online, visit purewesson.com.
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<b>NewsUSA</b> - As a significant portion of the U.S. population ages, a significant transfer of wealth to younger generations is occurring. However, many families have not discussed inheritance plans, and many younger generations may find themselves unprepared, according to new research from Edward Jones, a leading financial services firm.
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In fact, 35% of Americans surveyed by Edward Jones said they did not plan to discuss transfer of wealth with their families, despite 48% saying that they planned to leave an inheritance.
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“We know it can be extremely uncomfortable and nearly impossible to separate emotions from the financial decisions necessary when planning inheritance and wealth transfer, particularly as givers navigate family priorities beyond finances,” said Lena Haas, Head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions at Edward Jones. “However, the wealth transfer is well underway, so it’s more important than ever to connect as a family, with the experienced guidance of a financial professional to help navigate the emotions and educate on the process.”
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The so-called “great wealth transfer” from the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomers will vary, as people live longer and may delay retirement. Edward Jones’ research revealed four scenarios:
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<strong>Traditional Giving</strong>.<br />
Older adults transfer wealth through a combination of assets, cash, equities, and real estate.
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<strong>Giving While Living</strong>.<br />
Older adults support their families in the moment, paying for family experiences, contributing to education or purchasing homes. However, this strategy may force younger generations to return the favor and support parents in retirement.
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<strong>Skipping a Generation.</strong><br />
Some older adults skip over their adult children and transfer wealth to grandchildren, often in the form of education or future security, but this can lead to hurt feelings and strained relations with adult children who do not directly benefit from this wealth transfer.
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<strong>No Inheritance</strong>. <br />
Older adults are living longer, and a combination of more active lifestyles for more years after retirement and/or the expenses of long-term health care means that in some families, little wealth will be left to transfer.
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The survey, a joint effort between Edward Jones, Morning Consult and NEXT360 Partners, LLC, a global action research and strategy consultancy, was conducted online between December 28-29, 2023, and included a national sample of 2,202 adults.
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According to the survey, only 25% of individuals who receive an inheritance feel prepared to manage it.
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Working with an experienced advisor can help, and 57% of those surveyed said that working with a financial professional to guide discussions of wealth transfer and inheritance in advance would facilitate planning and family consensus.
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Visit <a href="http://www.edwardjones.com/estateplanning">www.edwardjones.com/estateplanning</a> for more information about wealth transfer and financial planning.
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comUnited States37.09024 -95.7128918.780006163821156 -130.869141 65.400473836178847 -60.556641tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-20429351548805193552024-03-25T20:43:00.001-05:002024-03-25T20:43:33.678-05:00Guest Commentary |Gain some control over your life<i><b><span style="font-size: 12px;">by</span> Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator</b></i>
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Feeling like you have some control over your life is vital for life happiness.
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Control is not always easy. It takes planning, sacrifice, work and good fortune.
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Lots of things can happen in life that will shake the earth beneath our feet. Illness, weather disaster, a bad accident, and stupid mistakes. We are all vulnerable to any and all of these.
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Considering anything can happen in life and chances are it will, we can all still make an effort to be in control of our daily lives.
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First, know who you are and build on who you are. There is only one you and there will never be another like you. Chances are you may have become a clone. You started out as an original but became someone else. You may have redesigned your life to be accepted by a certain workforce, group, religious entity, fraternity, sorority, or political party mindset. This works for a while but you won’t be very happy because it requires more work to not be you than it takes to just be you.
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<div class="quote">Our country helps millions with Social Security disability and Medicare.</div>
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This doesn’t mean that you can’t be a better you. We all can and should strive to be better, smarter, and the best we can be. Being a lazy, irresponsible, and ignorant are sure ways to not feel good or very secure in life. Life security and a feeling of having control over our lives requires work and living higher. Living lower will sink you. Build on who you are for success and happiness.
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Next, you have to work. Yes, we have to work. It’s essential to life security. The person who can work and wants to work will feel better and sleep better. There are all kinds of work and not every kind of work is for everyone. Discover what kind of work you enjoy and can do and learn to do it as well as you can. Working will give you a feeling of well-being. Millions of people in America can’t work for various reasons. Disability happens, millions are handicapped by various health related issues.
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Our country helps millions with Social Security disability and Medicare. At least with these government assistance programs people have something on which to survive. Keep in mind that a disability income in never a ticket to prosperity. What you can afford will be very limited.
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However, I do know people who have done well investing in the stock market even on a limited disability income and have done amazingly well financially. Keep in mind if you are going to make a house or car payment it requires a serious income and a paying job. Try to lock into a job that you enjoy and can do.
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Third, save money and stay out of debt as much as possible. Buy a house you can afford and save some money every month in an IRA or 401k or whatever is available to you. Research index funds and consider buying some stock in an index fund as you can. Index fund fees are typically cheaper. I’m not a stock advisor so do your own investigating.
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A school teacher friend bought index fund stocks every month for years and ended up with over a million dollars in stock by her retirement. Money isn’t everything but you’ll sleep better if you know you can buy groceries tomorrow and can pay your utility bills.
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Finally, take a few minutes every morning and at the end of the day to be grateful. Give God thanks for all and anything you have and ask him to give you strength, wisdom and peace for the day or throughout the night.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSt Joseph, IL 61873, USA40.1117007 -88.04170479999999134.977965840653724 -96.830767299999991 45.245435559346276 -79.252642299999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-82779563198801420892024-03-25T13:19:00.010-05:002024-03-25T13:36:58.300-05:00This week's Unity Athletics calendar<img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="574" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvNr8zskM0ckQMU0p6t3WnImJtHOZ4ECtHkKEwzsvWpF_Jy6Gj4QysST1AuH3aS_DLXXbuimwJ5JBTfG3cKP-M0mryQeAbIB5ygVQIaDiLLUG89kG8NKWh_qPW_oJsi0OpAm03baLJ68CIKKip7RlmwERnMMVO3lasAhBcI1tQ2OCuB0ZX_dM2f8ZMm1w/s1600/23GSTK_Unity_4x100.JPG" class="artphoto"/>
<b>CHARLESTON</b> - Unity's Briana Ritchie hands the baton off to Jillian Schlittler while running in the preliminary heat for the Class 2A 4x100 at the IHSA Girls' State Track & Field Finals in 2023. Along with lead-off runner Kayla Nelson and anchor Lauren Miller, the Rockets' set a new personal best at 49.17, qualifying for the finals on Saturday. The foursome finished in 8th place in the finals at the state meet at O'Brien Stadium with a time of 49.72.
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The girls' track team starts their outdoor season one week from tomorrow at Clinton for a quad meet with Seneca, Argenta-Oreana, and their host. The meet is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.
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Below is this week's schedule for the Unity High School sports teams.
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<i><b><span style="font-size: 12px;">by</span> Terri Dee<br /> Illinois News Connection</b></i>
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<b>CHICAGO </b>- Parents wanting to ensure their children have nutritious meals can serve as their best example, according to <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/longitudinal-changes-in-home-food-availability-and-concurrent-associations-with-food-and-nutrient-intake-among-children-at-2448-months/6F338B816DA7546C83E4B8A62E241525" target="_blank">new data</a>.
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Research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign involved looking at study participants' amount and availability of unhealthy beverages and food in their households. A Home Food Inventory -- a checklist of 190 items in 13 food categories used to monitor the food environment -- found processed foods, candy and microwaveable items were more attainable.
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Jenny Barton, assistant research professor for the Center for Childhood Obesity Research at Pennsylvania State University, said the study focused on the physical development of toddlers.
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"The two-year-olds in this study are gaining mobility -- they're gaining autonomy -- to be able to walk around the house," Barton pointed out. "And then I think by age four, they are starting to be able to reach for things in the home, in the kitchen."
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The home food inventory further examined how the location of fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator, freezer and inside cabinets can hinder a toddler's access to them, how often foods in the household are consumed, and how parents' interaction with their children during a meal affects a child's food habits.
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Children often imitate their parents when it comes to food choices. A U.S. Department of Health report said it can take <a href="https://health.gov/news/202103/giving-children-and-adolescents-healthy-start-through-nutrition" target="_blank">up to 10 attempts</a> before children accept a new food. Barton noted her work followed the consumption of whole grains and refined grains. She concluded refined grains are eaten more often by children because parents tend to buy it more often.
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"They're just not purchasing them, to the degree that we would like to see people purchasing whole grains," Barton emphasized. "That's probably helping explain some of that phenomenon in terms of children having similar diets as their parents."
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The <a href="https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf" target="_blank">Dietary Guidelines for Americans</a> 2020-2025 report showed unhealthy dietary patterns starting at age 2-18 may lead to obesity and a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease in later life. The publication also advised parents to reduce or eliminate cereals with added sugar, switch from fried to roasted vegetables and substitute high-sodium meats with ground lean meats.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comChicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.629798213.567879763821153 -122.7860482 70.188347436178844 -52.473548199999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-82499849751711858102024-03-25T10:53:00.016-05:002024-03-25T11:48:07.145-05:00Unity East Elementary fall school calendar announced<b>PHILO</b> - Administrators from Unity East Elementary released the school's <a href="https://www.unitsevenschools.com/o/unity-east-elementary/article/1518282" target="_blank">first-semester calendar</a> for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.
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Registration for the upcoming year is scheduled for July 31 and August 1, with Back to School Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on August 12.
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The first day of classes for students, first through fifth grades, starts on August 14.
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Dates for parent-teacher conference days, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/274206969256488" target="_blank">PTO meetings</a>, and days with no scheduled class are listed in the calendar are provided below.
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This year's Winter Break will start on December 20, with early dismissal at 2:05 p.m. Students return to classes on January 6.
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July 31& Aug.1 - School Registration <p />
August 12 - Teachers’ Institute – No School <br />
<span style="padding-left:106px;">Back to School Open House (5:30-7:00pm)</span> <p />
August 13 - Teachers’ Institute – No School <p />
August 14 - First Attendance Day for Grades 1-5 <p />
August 14 & 15 - Kindergarten Conferences with Teachers <p />
August 16 - First Attendance Day for Kindergarten <p />
September 2 - Labor Day - No School <p />
September 4 - PTO Meeting, 6:30pm <p />
September 27 - Teachers’ Institute - No School <p />
October 2 - PTO Meeting, 6:30pm <p />
October 7-11 - Homecoming Spirit Week <p />
October 11 - School Improvement Day (Student dismissal at 11:15am) Homecoming <p />
October 14 - Columbus Day – No School <p />
October 24 - School Improvement Day (Student dismissal at 11:15am) Parent/Teacher Conferences; 3:00-9:30pm <p />
October 25 - No School <p />
November 6 - PTO Meeting, 6:30pm <p />
November 5 - Election Day - No School <p />
November 26 - Student dismissal at 2:05pm <p />
November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break – No School <p />
December 4 - PTO Meeting, 6:30pm <p />
December 20 - Student dismissal at 2:05pm <p />
December 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break – No School <p />
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Unity Junior High School announced the names of students who achieved honor roll status during the third quarter. Congratulations to all the students who earned the requisite grade point to qualify for recognition during this period.
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<center><h2>6th Grade Honor Roll</h2>
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Audrey Claire Akers<br/>
Ashlyn Nicole Alt<br/>
Rya Jolee Bialeschki<br/>
Isaac Mathew Boitnott<br/>
Bradley Roger Bruhn<br/>
Brailey Marie Cain<br/>
Greyson Zachary DeHart<br/>
Luke JR Dougherty<br/>
Brady Gallagher Eckstein<br/>
Collin Daniel Eckstein<br/>
Kenzlee Rae Evans<br/>
Libbey Marlene Ethel Griffin<br/>
Natalie May Gumbel-Paeth<br/>
Jessica Marie Hamilton<br/>
William Timothy Huntington<br/>
Finnegan Samuel Bowie Isberg<br/>
Matthew Stephen Kroes<br/>
Adeliah June Little<br/>
Jack Thomas Ludwinski<br/>
Finn Alexander Merkle<br/>
Caylynn Josie Parker<br/>
Ellie Rose Parker-Johnson<br/>
Maxwell Tyler Pound<br/>
Raelyn Marie Prosser<br/>
Jordan William Pruitt<br/>
Makena Jade Pruitt<br/>
Riker Alan Rogers<br/>
Kyle Sean Roosevelt<br/>
Jonah Ryan Schriefer<br/>
Layla Marie Scott<br/>
Aria Marley Shafer<br/>
Daisy Mae Stierwalt<br/>
Silas Richard Swim<br/>
Jaycob David Tatman<br/>
Justin Michael Tempel<br/>
Meah Ann Tieman<br/>
Owen Robert Vasey<br/>
Colby Aaron Weaver<br/>
Lucy Jeane Weaver<br/>
Levi Nelson White<br/>
Kadence Ryleigh Wiese<br/>
Phoebe Ashlynn Witheft<br/>
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<center><h2>7th Grade Honor Roll</h2>
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Sawyer Michael Abrahamson<br/>
Grace Bailey<br/>
Ty Craig Benedict<br/>
Elizabeth Joanne Berkey<br/>
Carter Ryan Bickers<br/>
Ella Addyson Bromley<br/>
Alec Joseph Daly<br/>
Jase Charles Eisenmenger<br/>
Ian Robert Gaines<br/>
Jaxson Edward Glad<br/>
Aubrie Paige Gumm<br/>
Owen Dean Hottman<br/>
Holly Marie Howey<br/>
Cora Dee Leonard<br/>
Owen Michael Lighty<br/>
Jauniyah Rosemarie Lisanby<br/>
Liam Hayes Logsdon<br/>
Russell Patrick McCabe<br/>
Addyson Jo McIntosh<br/>
Lane Lucas Meharry<br/>
Baeden Edward Millsap-Moore<br/>
Lillian Calen Mohr<br/>
Jaxon David Pendleton<br/>
Logan Harvey Reimer Couch<br/>
Henry Scott Ritchie<br/>
Grace Catherine Schriefer<br/>
Jaylan Serczyk<br/>
Jasper Lee Souza<br/>
Cade Robert Styan<br/>
Virgil Laurence Summitt<br/>
Jayden Michael Terven<br/>
Nicholas James Thomas<br/>
Quentin Stephen Webber<br/>
Hallee Ann Weber Patterson<br/>
Lucas Neal Williams<br/>
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<center><h2>8th Grade Honor Roll</h2>
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Joseph William Willard Baird<br/>
Cameron Pierre Barnes<br/>
Beckam Krystopher-Wayde Brown<br/>
Brayden Michael Burke<br/>
Brilynn Creola Cain<br/>
Sadie Jo Carpenter<br/>
Madison Grace Castor<br/>
Skyler Andrew Chilton<br/>
Garrisan Martin Cler<br/>
Devlin Davis<br/>
Soren Lovell Davis<br/>
Kinzey Nicole Duitsman<br/>
Nolan Myles Elliott<br/>
Haley Elizabeth Ennis<br/>
Cohen Fincham<br/>
Zoe Margaret Fish<br/>
Shae Lin Fournier<br/>
Hallie Lynn Handal<br/>
Brady Cullen Harris<br/>
Roman James Hastings<br/>
Brooke Raelynn Henson<br/>
Joel Ryan Hoewing<br/>
Kane William Knudsen<br/>
Jax Hunter Logsdon<br/>
Payten Renee Niles<br/>
Larissa Marie Parr<br/>
Clayton Wyatt Pruitt<br/>
Kandace Lachelle Reed<br/>
Mia Lynn Reifsteck<br/>
Journee Lynn Ring<br/>
Lillian Yvonne Ring<br/>
Ian James Skibbe<br/>
Ava Sommer<br/>
Bodie Springer<br/>
Gavin James Warren<br/>
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<p /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comTolono, IL 61880, USA39.9861415 -88.258938711.675907663821157 -123.4151887 68.296375336178841 -53.1026887tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-85026616675844271802024-03-23T22:37:00.005-05:002024-03-25T12:14:38.282-05:00Unity Junior High Third-Quarter High Honor Roll<p /><br />
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Unity Junior High School announced the names of students who achieved high honor roll status during the third quarter. Congratulations to all the students who earned the requisite grade point to qualify for recognition during this period.
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<center><h2>6th Grade High Honor Roll</h2>
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Maylie Rose Bates<br/>
Nora Kristina Blanchard<br/>
Viola Ayame Carman<br/>
Lydia Grace Crowe<br/>
Kylee Paulette Cunningham<br/>
Elizabeth Irene Davidson<br/>
Bronson Edwin Davis<br/>
Savannah Jo Drewes<br/>
Quentin Xavier Dykeman<br/>
Beau Richard Eisenmenger<br/>
Tinsley Layne Elliott<br/>
Alarik Byrum Ellison<br/>
Cooper Alexander Fairbanks<br/>
Nadia Grace Fairbanks<br/>
Hayden Marie Gabbard<br/>
Lena Anne Guild Borchers<br/>
Harper Quinn Harris<br/>
Addilynn Mae Hatfield<br/>
Dylan Paul Holladay<br/>
Mason James Holladay<br/>
Gabriel Heinrich Jahnel<br/>
Allie Rose Kamradt<br/>
Molly Kathryn Lydia Kleiss<br/>
John Isaac "Isaac" Leaman<br/>
Adelyn Jolene Maxwell<br/>
Owen Thomas Menacher<br/>
Graham Charles Moore<br/>
Ashley Ann Mumm<br/>
Nicole Nava Palomares<br/>
Avery Elizabeth Remole<br/>
Matias Alberto Rios Toro<br/>
Camdon Levi Schmid<br/>
Nora Julianna Shields<br/>
Drake Alan Siuts<br/>
Clementine Lucille Summitt<br/>
William Ross Wetherell<br/>
Alexis LeAnn Wolken<br/>
Alivia RaeLyn Wolken<br/>
Brendan Kurtis Zerrusen<br/>
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<center><h2>7th Grade High Honor Roll</h2>
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Kelsey Marie Adcock<br/>
Kenny Wayne Adcock<br/>
Lilly Annabelle Bailes<br/>
Brooklyn Blair Bates<br/>
Ethan Earl Bent<br/>
Katherine Elaine Berkey<br/>
Konnor Lewis Bletscher<br/>
Kale Boden Cowan<br/>
Trevor Daniel Coy<br/>
McKenzie Lynn Deakin<br/>
Emma Nicole Denney<br/>
Evan Matthew Donaldson<br/>
Steven Gambill<br/>
Amelia Marie Good<br/>
Hayden Bradley Grussing<br/>
Jordan Elizabeth Hamilton<br/>
Kynedy Ashlynn Hoel<br/>
Samuel Bentley Hollett<br/>
Alivia Krall<br/>
Adeline Marie Marinelli<br/>
Lilly Madelyn Meharry<br/>
Tatum Faith Meharry<br/>
Jacklynn Kay Alexandra Moore<br/>
Kelvin Justus Moose<br/>
Holden William ONeill<br/>
Marley Rae Parks<br/>
Carolina Maria Pagaduan Popovics<br/>
Luc Sandor Marcelo Popovics<br/>
Maxwell Douglas Powers<br/>
Marina Ray Price<br/>
Maya Alexis Rawdin<br/>
Bella Rose Robbins<br/>
Madelyn Olivia Roth-Robertson<br/>
Skylar Grace Savona<br/>
Sophia Isabella Schuckman<br/>
Connor Allen Schwartz-Rouse<br/>
Austin David Shafer<br/>
Vivian Rosalie Shunk<br/>
Hayden Dale Smith<br/>
Abigail Elise Spomer<br/>
Dylan Robert Stierwalt<br/>
Tucker Douglas Stierwalt<br/>
Olivia Jane Styan<br/>
Jack Christopher Terven<br/>
Deklyn James Thomas<br/>
Hayley Olivia Thompson<br/>
Cassandra Pearl Thweatt<br/>
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<center><h2>8th Grade High Honor Roll</h2>
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Patrick Benjamin Baxley<br/>
Cooper Charles Beckett<br/>
Jackson Christopher Cheely<br/>
Andrew Patrick Donovan<br/>
Dillon Michael Ellars<br/>
Kaylee Grace Estes<br/>
Carson David Fairbanks<br/>
Reagan Elizabeth Lisle Fisher<br/>
Jordan Stephen Harmon<br/>
Tessa Lynn Horn<br/>
Karleigh Grace Jamison<br/>
Lincoln Banner Johnson<br/>
Joseph Brooks Kamradt<br/>
Khison Able Kern<br/>
Tatum Anne Kirby<br/>
Bryan Michael Kleiss<br/>
Clint Michael McCormick<br/>
Nolan Mark Tempel Meharry<br/>
Dalton Robert Moose<br/>
Rhianna Olivia Ocasio<br/>
Caleb Arthur Saxon<br/>
Carter Charles Schmid<br/>
Caleb Joshua Siegwald<br/>
Kole David VanSickle<br/>
John William White<br/>
Austin James Wiersema<br/>
Olivia Ann Williams<br/>
Olivia Ruth Witheft<br/>
Cole Thomas Zorns<br/>
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<p /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comTolono, IL 61880, USA39.9861415 -88.258938722.963239474953863 -123.4151887 57.009043525046138 -53.1026887tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-46748147506532474602024-03-22T14:46:00.003-05:002024-03-22T14:46:18.319-05:00Friday Flashback: Unable to summon the beast inside, SJO suffers home loss on to Trojans<img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="558" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvVCLXiiCu-3TDg84rtvRPqTDFv_BgZjn0_bhmSJyixdlxXY0ZRHhDedJrZ5VtSEVRwpCe6Mtn0yKlzF6ZLyaIJeKXeY2OiJXgpY3nFS4mWDiQjZujXytbj01D38PyoneGwuO_maGxOcpCNbHTbLu2ozU2MqYtzANUDlYdug_INjx0HPn5jaM7jzF4F4/s1600/23bsb_SJO-vs-Maroa-Forsyth_OS_015.JPG" class="artphoto" />
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<b>ST. JOSEPH</b> - <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=jared+altenbaumer">Jared Altenbaumer</a> unloads a pitch, getting another taste of varsity action during St. Joseph-Ogden's home baseball against Maroa-Forsyth in April of 2023. The sophomore went to the mound replacing senior Jack Robertson in the 8-4 loss to the visiting Trojans. The Spartans went on to finish the season 28-8 and second in the Illini Prairie Conference with a 8-1 record. In his 66 trip to the plate last season, Altenbaumer struck out just eight times and finished the season with a .347 ERA. Six games into the current season he has produced ten hits and 11 RBI on his 18 at bats.
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See more photos from the 2023 game below.
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<div class="photocredit">Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comSt Joseph, IL 61873, USA40.1117007 -88.04170479999999111.801466863821155 -123.19795479999999 68.421934536178838 -52.885454799999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-69144384136648990202024-03-21T16:11:00.003-05:002024-03-25T13:32:37.535-05:00Urbana Board of Education seeks to fill open board seat <b>URBANA</b> - The Urbana Board of Education #116 is taking applications to replace former member Dr. Ravi Hasanadka, who resigned at the Feb. 26 special board meeting. The prospective board member must live in Illinois and Sub-District #2 for at least one year to be eligible. The individual appointed to the seat will serve until April 2025.
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The <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w0r_sBVAd6YSK1yW8vBEIGbPtkF8-fCj/view" target="_blank" title="Click here to see district map">sub-district</a> primarily includes the areas surrounding Urbana High School and Blair Park in Urbana.
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"Applicants should show familiarity with the Board’s policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a School Board and a School Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics, and gift ban. The Board’s policies are available on the USD #116 website," says a press release released today.
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Candidates for the position are required to complete a <a href="https://forms.gle/Ku6tcUuwsFNdTHPB6" target="_blank" title="Click to review the form">statement of interest</a>, submit a current resume, and a letter that addresses their reasons for wanting to serve on the district school board. Applications materials should be placed in a sealed envelope to the attention of School Board President Paul Poulosky by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at 1101 E. University in Urbana. Application materials can be submitted via email to Board Recording Secretary, Lori Johnson at lajohnson@usd116.org.
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Follow this link <a href="https://usd116.org/subdistrict2-vacancy/" target="_blank">for more information</a>.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1101 E University Ave, Urbana, IL 61802, USA40.1156084 -88.195266611.805374563821154 -123.3515166 68.425842236178852 -53.0390166tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-51752999710299452982024-03-21T15:26:00.002-05:002024-03-21T15:26:38.136-05:00Opinion |The end of Anti-Woke politics?<i><b><span style="font-size: 12px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:4em;">from</span> Jim Hightower</b></i>
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<p>Well, well, well — look who’s waking up and raring to go: Mr. and Ms. Woke!</p>
<p>We so-called “woke” people have been the target of far-right politicos and front groups that are frantically trying to ban us and our ideas from America’s political discourse. In the past few years, such thuggish gubernatorial demagogues as Ron DeSantis have perverted the power of Big Government to attack teachers, librarians, public agencies, and even beer. Beer!</p>
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Why? Because such people and organizations make educational efforts to reduce bigotry, hatred, and exclusiveness in our society. “That’s woke,” screech the ultra-rightists, demanding that any talk about racism, sexism, gender discrimination, or other ugly realities in America must be suppressed.
<p>Like the witch hunters of old, today’s pious puritans of ideological conformity have demonized such basic values as diversity and equity, calling them “toxic.” DeSantis outlawed any teaching of them in Florida universities, and then he cut sociology from the core curriculum of the state’s educational system — essentially cutting out “us,” the study of humanity.</p>
<p>If ignorance is bliss, the DeSantis clique must be ecstatic, for they are eliminating crucial lessons in the art of tolerance, community, sharing, collaboration, and getting along together. You can have a society that works for the benefit of all — or a DeSantisWorld, where the few rule, and everyone else is forced to conform to their biases.</p>
<p>But the great majority of Americans are rebelling and saying: “We <i>are</i> woke!”</p>
<p>Even Republicans flatly rejected DeSantis’ presidential campaign that promised to “Floridize” America with anti-woke nonsense. And far from wanting to reverse efforts to increase diversity and inclusiveness, a recent poll found that<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/data-download/americans-want-societal-change-are-divided-specifics-rcna82135" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/data-download/americans-want-societal-change-are-divided-specifics-rcna82135', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> <i>70 percent</i> of Americans</a> (including half of Republicans) say our country “needs to do more to increase social justice.”</p>
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<span style="color:#800800;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;font-size:18px;">About the author ~ </span>
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<a href="https://otherwords.org/authors/jim-hightower/" target="_blank"><b>OtherWords columnist Jim Hightower</b></a> is a radio commentator, writer, and public speaker. This op-ed was distributed by OtherWords.org.
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<div class="smquote">Election years are a scary time for people of color in the U.S. They are marked by race-based voter suppression efforts, a rise in racist political rhetoric, and even a surge in racist hate crimes.
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<i><b><span style="font-size: 12px;">by</span> Sonali Kolhatkar</b></i>
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<p>Many Americans haven’t heard of cash bail. But the idea is central to an election year battle over racism, policing, and mass incarceration.</p>
<p>When arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, everyone in the United States has the right to due process and to defend themselves in court. But in a cash bail system, when judges set bail amounts, those who cannot pay the full amount remain jailed indefinitely — a<a href="https://drexel.edu/law/lawreview/blog/overview/2020/September/cash-bail/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://drexel.edu/law/lawreview/blog/overview/2020/September/cash-bail/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> clear violation of their due process rights</a> — while the rich can pay their way out of jail.</p>
<p>A 2022<a href="https://www.usccr.gov/files/2022-01/USCCR-Bail-Reform-Report-01-20-22.pdf" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://www.usccr.gov/files/2022-01/USCCR-Bail-Reform-Report-01-20-22.pdf', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> report</a> by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights examined the impact of cash bail and found that between 1970 and 2015, the number of people jailed before trial increased by a whopping 433 percent.</p>
<p>There are currently about <i>half a million</i> such people stuck in jails across the nation who haven’t been tried or convicted of any crimes. The report also found “stark disparities with regards to race,” with Black and brown men most often subject to higher bail amounts.</p>
<p>Thankfully, many states and cities are moving to reform this unfair practice.</p>
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In 2023, Illinois became the first state to<a href="https://eji.org/news/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-abolish-cash-bail/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://eji.org/news/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-abolish-cash-bail/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> entirely abolish</a> cash bail. Other states, such as New Mexico, New Jersey, and Kentucky, have<a href="https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/#:%7e:text=Some%20states%2C%20such%20as%20New,assessments%20to%20determine%20pretrial%20release." role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/#:%7e:text=Some%20states%2C%20such%20as%20New,assessments%20to%20determine%20pretrial%20release.', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> almost entirely ended cash bail</a> requirements in recent years. In California,<a href="https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2023/10/03/la-county-bails-on-traditional-cash-bail/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2023/10/03/la-county-bails-on-traditional-cash-bail/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> Los Angeles County</a> has also similarly eliminated cash bail for all crimes except the most serious ones.</p>
<p>But in this election year, Republicans are<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cash-bail-crimes-republican-legislation-348362a8484828500e01a545ec58e28f" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://apnews.com/article/cash-bail-crimes-republican-legislation-348362a8484828500e01a545ec58e28f', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> rolling back these efforts</a> — most recently in Georgia.</p>
<p>The state recently passed a bill expanding cash bail for 30 new crimes, some of which appear to be aimed at protesters, such as unlawful assembly. Further, it criminalizes charitable bail funds — and even individuals — that bail out people who can’t afford to bail out themselves.</p>
<p>Marlon Kautz, who runs the<a href="https://atlsolidarity.org/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://atlsolidarity.org/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> Atlanta Solidarity Fund</a>, called cash bail “<a href="https://atlpresscollective.com/2024/02/01/georgia-cash-bail-expansion-act-will-criminalize-charitable-bail-funds/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://atlpresscollective.com/2024/02/01/georgia-cash-bail-expansion-act-will-criminalize-charitable-bail-funds/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;">a loophole</a>” in the criminal justice system, allowing courts to indefinitely jail people without charges if they cannot pay exorbitant bail amounts.</p>
<p>“Police, prosecutors, and politicians want a bail system that allows them to punish their political enemies, poor people, and people of color without trial,” said Kautz, whose fund has bailed out people protesting a massive new police training facility opponents call “Cop City.” Kautz was one of three people affiliated with the fund to be arrested on apparently <a href="https://apnews.com/article/police-training-center-arrests-cop-city-1468a138ed4b17ed394e4b1e4fe202fe" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://apnews.com/article/police-training-center-arrests-cop-city-1468a138ed4b17ed394e4b1e4fe202fe', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;">politicized charges</a> last year.</p>
<p>Reversing progress on bail reform is a new flashpoint in the GOP’s culture wars. “It could be a sign that Republicans intend to bash their Democratic opponents as soft on crime,” the <a href="https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/georgia-bill-new-cash-bail-crimes-passes-legislature/85-8abdb3b3-a6cc-46a1-b869-d0b281a4b62c" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://www.11alive.com/article/news/politics/georgia-bill-new-cash-bail-crimes-passes-legislature/85-8abdb3b3-a6cc-46a1-b869-d0b281a4b62c', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"><i>Associated Press</i></a> reported. Alongside Georgia, Republicans in Indiana, Missouri, and Wisconsin have introduced numerous bills<a href="https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/#:%7e:text=Some%20states%2C%20such%20as%20New,assessments%20to%20determine%20pretrial%20release." role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/#:%7e:text=Some%20states%2C%20such%20as%20New,assessments%20to%20determine%20pretrial%20release.', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;"> expanding the use of cash bail</a>.</p>
<p>Expanding the racist criminal justice system is a cynical GOP election-era ploy, one that has little to do with public safety.</p>
<p>“It is exceedingly rare for someone who’s released pretrial to be arrested and accused of a new offense that involves violence against another person,” <a href="https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/" role="link" onclick="javascript:window.open('https://stateline.org/2023/11/13/cash-bail-policies-are-under-fresh-scrutiny/', '_blank', 'noopener'); return false;">said</a> Sharlyn Grace, an official at the Cook County Public Defender’s office in Illinois. “Fears about public safety are in many ways greatly overblown and misplaced.”</p>
<p>“National studies contradict” the claim, the <i>AP</i> adds, that people are any less likely to show up for a court date if they’re released without bail.</p>
<p>Election years are a scary time for people of color in the U.S. They are marked by race-based voter suppression efforts, a rise in racist political rhetoric, and even a surge in racist hate crimes. The expansion of cash bail laws is yet another attack on Black and brown communities — one that must be exposed and confronted.</p>
<p>We shouldn’t let reform efforts fall victim to election year politics.</p>
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<a href="https://otherwords.org/authors/sonali-kolhatkar/" target="_blank">Sonali Kolhatkar</a> is the host of “Rising Up With Sonali,” a television and radio show on Free Speech TV and Pacifica stations. This commentary was produced by the Economy for All project at the Independent Media Institute and adapted for syndication by OtherWords.org.
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Justin Jones of St. Joseph won the 15K run, finishing his three laps in 54 minutes and 21 seconds. The win comes on the heels of a third-place overall finish at <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2024/01/24-area-runners-compete-at-siberian.html">Siberian Express</a> held in January Kennukuk State Park.
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The <a href="https://www.letsdothis.com/us/e/kennekuk-road-runners-mountain-goat-203065" target="_blank">Mountain Goat</a> is one of 24 races in the East Central Illinois annual race circuit. The next race in the series is the <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108800">Clinton Trails Ultra</a> on March 30. Organizers will host two events this year for long-distance runners, a 30-miler, which starts at 7 am, and a 10-miler starts at 8 am.
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Our list of area finishers is below.
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1. Rowan Denmark-Collins (Homer) 0:17:54; 2. Isaias Diaz (Hoopeston) 0:19:19; 4. <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Jace+Jones">Jace Jones</a> (Saint Joseph) 0:25:41; 6. Greg Denman (Danville) 0:27:41; 7. Walter Smith (Gifford) 0:29:08; 9. Marshall Quick (Rantoul) 0:29:42; 13. Jason Colwell (Champaign) 0:31:47; 16. Zachary Ruhter (Sidney) 0:33:17; 19. Nick Farmer (Champaign) 0:35:35; 23. Jeremy Ruhter (Sidney) 0:37:11; 26. Stephen Johnson (Sadorus) 0:39:25; 27. Richard Roth (Champaign) 0:39:43; 28. Brian Barto (Philo) 0:39:48; 29. Thiago Lopes (Champaign) 0:40:19; 32. Sean O’Callaghan (Oakwood) 0:42:47; 36. Steven Wayne (Champaign) 0:48:09; and 39. Jason Asaad (Catlin) 0:50:30.
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<b>Women 5K ~</b>
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8. <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Samantha+Smith">Samantha Smith</a> (Gifford) 0:29:17; 10. Stacy Wells (Tilton) 0:29:50; 15. Deanna Hines (Danville) 0:32:56; 17. Amy Carley (Danville) 0:33:23; 18. Lorri Howes (Bement) 0:34:54; 22. Abilene Ruhter (Sidney) 0:36:54; 24. Amber Plotner (Fairmount) 0:37:47; 25. Sarah Colwell (Champaign) 0:38:11; 30. Kathy Wicks (Homer) 0:41:02; 38. Sue Wantland (Catlin) 0:50:26; and 40. Ramona Rollins (Danville) 1:00:14.
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<b>Mens 10K ~</b>
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2. Aaron Miller (Champaign) 0:49:28; 4. Tim Shelton (Danville) 0:53:30; 5. Cody Marsh (Catlin) 0:55:22; 10. Robert Ogden (Sidney) 0:58:59; 12. Jay Hoeflinger (Urbana) 1:01:43; 14. Nathan Parsons (Savoy) 1:04:56; 26. Teresa Cronk (Danville) 1:27:51; and 27. Shane Rowe (Danville) 1:27:52.
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6. Paula Tankersley (St. Joseph) 0:56:54; 11. Mara Thacker (Urbana) 1:00:26; 15. Jennifer Russell (Mahomet) 1:05:41; 17. Liz Paunicka (Champaign) 1:07:00; 18. Karen Roth (Danville) 1:07:53; 19. MinJee Lee (Savoy) 1:08:19; 21. Kate Fair (Champaign) 1:12:06; and 24. Nancy Boose (Georgetown) 1:19:14.
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<b>Mens 15K ~</b>
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1. <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Justin+Jones">Justin Jones</a> (St. Joseph) 0:54:21; 2. Charles Fogelman (Champaign) 1:02:23; 3. Luke Morrison (Urbana) 1:03:13; 4. Michael Burk (Champaign) 1:06:17; 5. Justin Seno (Champaign) 1:07:53; 7. Ryan Anderson (St. Joseph) 1:11:39; 8. Timothy Merrell (Bismarck) 1:12:24; 9. <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Michael+Tankersley">Michael Tankersley</a> (St. Joseph) 1:12:36; 10. Paul O’Neil (Urbana) 1:16:23; 12. Richard Mann (Urbana) 1:18:26; 15. Scott Olthoff (Savoy) 1:19:34; 16. Mark Dixon (Urbana) 1:20:05; 20. Patrick Carley (Danville) 1:23:04; 25. Brad Giffel (Urbana) 1:29:51; 28. Jim Fair III (Champaign) 1:31:29; 29. Thomas Corda (Anderson) 1:31:58; 31. Nikita Borisov (Urbana) 1:33:14; 33. Joe Grosso (Fisher) 1:34:39; 35. Brock Gale (Danville) 1:38:09; 36. Devin Rittenhouse (Champaign) 1:39:03; 38. Christopher Korose (Urbana) 1:40:05; 39. Daniel Chen (Champaign) 1:40:48; 46. Steve Darling (Oakwood) 1:43:30; 49. Joe Barnes (Mahomet) 1:46:13; and 51. Jarrod Scheunemann (Champaign) 1:46:28.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comOakwood, IL 61858, USA40.1161471 -87.778359211.805913263821154 -122.9346092 68.426380936178845 -52.6221092tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-78768004679454344572024-03-19T18:54:00.001-05:002024-03-19T18:54:39.273-05:00Urbana Park District hosting high school basketball tournament<img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6OTSX8QIpL7y06aMpqttDvUumjyh6tt-gGKHNcuI3VeBz6zpH-kh4T-oTjGGjuhr7zEZskdPg5u_9k4EfDui9o_9QSKoTELgBRRyxsJdAU2QHNF9294HqPMQ4zLeaadqE-Iip5te3chGaZWulGct8XJAaoT7zaSQUYgww0c0mxbmdY5KRif_vfKIShg/s1600/24pixabay%20-%20basketball.png" style="width:100%;" />
URBANA - The Urbana Park District is sponsoring a <a href="about:invalid#zSoyz" target="_blank">seven-week basketball tournament</a> for high school age students starting March 26. There is no registration fee and trophies will be awarded at the end of the 14-game open gym schedule.
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Games will be played at Brookens Gym from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teams can play in one or on all 14 dates.
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For more information, email Joe Manning at <a href="mailto:jamanning@urbanaparks.org">jamanning@urbanaparks.org</a> or call (217) 368-1544.
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comUrbana, IL, USA40.1105875 -88.207269711.800353663821156 -123.3635197 68.420821336178847 -53.0510197tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-35193051269050269122024-03-19T15:52:00.002-05:002024-03-19T16:23:25.159-05:00Unity's fifth inning rally crushes Mahomet-Seymour in softball opener<div class="pic-right" style="width:150px;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUaYovWLFJQz7DOB_QVEpGOYKZXDeBiViUfHsnwYfk-1HJHhHtcabVZzq8e91saL6pVgw-pfv7AKq5CyJAEDOlQPPk0BSuNNnjjRew7sXvb_L6RhqN4wCUlEzY57pg5hvo_5s3ra4m-lrX2MkWtNjAKhqJxexCFSkAIVCnx0nz4qd0-buFAVBmuCQ7jvs/s1600/Unity%20Athletics%20wht.png" class="artphoto"/></div>
<b>MAHOMET</b> - Up 7-5 on the scoreboard at the top of the fifth inning, the Unity softball team loaded their side of the scoreboard with 11 runs before host Mahomet-Seymour could finally put a stop to the carnage from last season's Class A Sweet Sixteen team. Three Bulldog fly balls later, the Rockets celebrated their first win of the season with an 18-5 victory.
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<a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Lindy+Bates">Lindy Bates</a> and <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/search?q=Ruby+Tarr">Ruby Tarr</a> tallied three hits each. Bates smacked a two-run homer to center field in the fourth inning and pounded a two-run double in the fifth inning. She finished the game with five RBIs in the road opener. Tarr did one better, collecting six RBIs on three hits and crossing the plate just once for the Rockets.
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Bates pitched a complete game to earn the win. She gave up five runs on eight hits and struck out three.
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Unity's bats were smoking, racking up 16 hits and 16 RBI. Jenna Adkins, Sophia Beckett, Taylor Drennan, and McKayla Schendel had two hits each, combining for three RBIs.
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Ava Henderson led the Bulldogs with two hits and three RBIs. Madeleine Cortez was credited with two RBIs and scored one run for her team.
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Unity plays the first home game on Thursday at 4:30 pm at the school's sports complex against Normal Community.
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comMahomet, IL, USA40.1953106 -88.40422339999999211.885076763821154 -123.56047339999999 68.505544436178837 -53.247973399999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363267926996106204.post-2045046001203258652024-03-19T13:42:00.001-05:002024-03-19T13:42:08.836-05:00Guest Commentary |Congress must demonstrate what it takes to succeed <i><b><span style="font-size: 12px;">by</span> Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator</b></i>
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Life is fragile and doesn’t last very long, so we should try to enjoy every day.
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Be good to yourself and be good to other people. Treat people the way you would like to be treated. Speak to people in a manner that you would like for them to speak to you. Treat motorists on the highway the way you want others to treat you.
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If you can help someone in some way, then don’t miss the opportunity of being blessed by doing an act of kindness.
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Forgive yourself and forgive others. Extend grace and move forward with life. Some things are hard to overcome but carefully consider what you want to carry around the rest of your life. If someone broke in front of you at the cafeteria line then don’t hold that against them the rest of your life. It harms you more than it harms them. Some much of the baggage that we carry all our lives is not worth the burden and unrest that it causes. Let it go and move forward.
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Try to do what you enjoy every day or at least some of the time. There are always dishes to wash, grass to mow and bills to pay. Life is filled with the daily chores and tasks of life. Try to fit into your schedule what brings you some pleasure. It may be the simplest of activities but that’s okay. A car drive, a walk around the block, fishing or sitting in church, whatever it is then find time for the simple pleasures of life.
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Life is fragile. We are all one heartbeat away from death. We never know what’s lurking inside these bodies that could disable or kill us at any moment. Routine physical exams are vital to try to maintain our health but even then, they are not the silver bullet. Anything can happen at any time. Take value in this day that you have and soak in the sunshine or the rain, whatever is going on, find joy in another day of life.
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Do not fall out with people over politics and issues. It’s important to be able to express our points of view and work to accomplish change. However, the only way we are going to bring about change and progress is by working together. A divided house cannot stand, nor can a divided nation The planet needs for America to be “United.”
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United doesn’t necessarily mean in harmony. I heard a story about a little boy who tied the tails of two tomcats together and hung them on a clothesline. They were very united but they had no harmony. Obviously, this would be a bad thing to do but it’s sort of like our United States Congress. They are all united by political positions and have to show up in the same room but they argue, fight and scratch every day without bring about solutions. Each of us must demand from our local Congressional representation that they go to D.C. to work beyond party lines, embrace each other, and get things accomplished.
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Those who serve us in D.C. must demonstrate to the American people what it takes to get things done instead ow what it takes to fail.
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<b>SNS</b> - If you are planning to relocate to Illinois with your family, you will not be making a mistake. If you're curious about what makes the Prairie State perfect for settling down, keep reading and learn all about the benefits of moving there. You will discover five reasons why you should plan to move your family to Illinois.
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<b>Prepare for the move</b><br />
Before you relocate, take your time to familiarize yourself with this state. Learn what it offers to families, find a new home, and discover the best places to raise your children. Along with that, you should also do your best to prepare your kids for the upcoming move. So, if they are old enough to understand what's happening, try including them in the relocating project. And even though sticking to their routine is a <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2023/09/for-non-traditional-families-routines.html">key to successful parenting</a>, challenge them and give them chores. That will help them overcome this move more easily and quickly.
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<b>1. Education opportunities</b><br />
Educational opportunities are among the best benefits of living in Illinois with your family. Home to prestigious universities such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago, the state offers world-class higher education options.
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Additionally, Illinois features strong public school systems in many areas, ensuring quality education for children from kindergarten through high school. Whether pursuing advanced degrees or establishing a solid foundation for their children's academic journey, families in Illinois have access to a diverse range of educational resources and institutions to support their goals. In other words, when you relocate here, you can relax knowing your kids will get a high-quality education.
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<b>2. Cultural activities</b><br />
Illinois is a treasure trove of cultural activities, offering something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Chicago, the state's cultural hub, is home to world-renowned museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Museum of Science and Industry. These places are known for providing enriching experiences for art, history, and science enthusiasts alike.
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<div class="photo-cap">Runners start out at the annual St. Joseph 5K. There are various community festivals and athletic events, recreational and pro, all summer long in Illinois. </div>
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What’s more, the city's vibrant theater scene, including Broadway productions and local performances, ensures a steady stream of entertainment year-round. Beyond Chicago, Illinois is home to charming small towns with galleries, theaters, and music venues showcasing local talent and fostering community engagement. From attending live performances to exploring art galleries and cultural festivals, Illinois offers diverse cultural activities that inspire and entertain residents of all ages.
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<b>3. Wide range of housing options</b><br />
Illinois offers a range of affordable residential opportunities, making it an attractive choice for families seeking a comfortable place to call home. While certain areas may have higher housing costs, the state provides diverse options for various budgets and preferences. Thanks to that, your new living space can be an apartment in an urban neighborhood, a house in a suburban area, or whatever option you desire. Illinois offers a mix of housing styles and neighborhoods to accommodate different lifestyles, and you won't have any trouble finding the perfect place for your family to settle down.
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However, if you prefer to live in an urban location like Chicago, it is important to have a good real estate agent by your side. With this expert as your partner, you can complete this house-hunting process in no time. In addition to that, when relocating to Chicago, it is recommended to ask movers to help you safely transfer your belongings to a new home. This way, even if you are planning on <a href="https://www.getmovedtoday.com/services/interstate-moving/florida-to-chicago/" target="_blank">moving here from Florida</a>, you can rest assured your possessions will be safe. With the help of these specialists, you can have a smooth move whether you want to relocate to Chicago or its nearby areas in East Central Illinois, like Tolono, St. Joseph, or Urbana.
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<b>4. Employment opportunities</b><br />
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<div class="photo-cap">Minimum wage is currently at $14 per hour in Illinois. There is no shortage of jobs or opportunities for self-employment paying more in both urban and rural areas around the state.</div>
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The Prairie State offers diverse employment opportunities across various industries, which is another great reason to move your family to Illinois. This state is home to major finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services corporations. Illinois is also a good destination for anyone who plans to start their own business.
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It is also important to know that the state has strong employment sectors outside of big cities like Chicago. Thanks to that, you probably won't have any problems getting a job in suburban or rural areas. You can find work opportunities there in agriculture, education, logistics, and more. So, whether you're looking to advance your career or explore <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2023/10/overcoming-burnout-while-search-for.html">new professional avenues</a>, know that Illinois provides a dynamic and diverse job market to meet your aspirations.
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<b>5. Quality of life</b><br />
Illinois offers a high quality of life characterized by a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. With vibrant cities like Chicago providing many cultural attractions, dining experiences, and entertainment options, residents can enjoy a dynamic urban lifestyle.
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<div class="photo-cap">Alyssa Teijeiro-Ficht (right) leads a Flamenco dance workshop at Lincoln Square Mall on Saturday during the Boneyard Arts Festival in Urbana. There is no shortage of culture even in smaller Illinois cities like Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, and Springfield for residents to enjoy.</div>
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When you <a href="https://www.oursentinel.com/2023/10/the-art-of-unpacking-how-to-settle-into.html">settle into your new home</a> beyond the city limits, you'll notice that the state has picturesque landscapes, including scenic parks, lakeshores, and forest preserves, offering abundant outdoor recreation and relaxation opportunities. Apart from that, Illinois' central location offers easy access to neighboring states and major metropolitan areas.
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When planning to move your family to Illinois, know that this state presents a compelling destination for parents and kids! It offers a perfect blend of opportunity, culture, and quality of life. Therefore, it is no wonder that Illinois welcomes families with open arms, promising a fulfilling and enriching experience for those who choose to make it their home.
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<div class="photo-cap">Salt Fork's Macie Russell run the second lap around Detweiller Park in Peoria during the 2024 IHSA State Cross Country Meet. The senior signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her running career with Eastern Illinois University.
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<b>CATLIN</b> - Salt Fork senior Macie Russell, a five-sport athlete during her time at Salt Fork High School, inked her commitment to run track at Eastern Illinois University on Sunday. The three-time state qualifier in the 800-meter run chose EIU over Heartland Community College, Indiana State, and Olivet Nazarene.
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<div class="photo-cap">Macie Russell runs a lap at O'Brien Stadium during the 2023 state track meet. She finished 27th overall as a junior in the Class 1A division. </div>
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Russell, who owns five Vermilion County championship titles in track and cross country and six conference titles in the two other sports, looks to qualify a fourth time in her specialty for the IHSA Girls' State Track & Field finals in May.
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During her junior year track season, she qualified for state in the 800-meter run and the mile. Russell missed the cut for a spot in the championship race at O'Brien Stadium by a mere two and a half seconds last May, turning in a 2:25.94. She also ran the qualifier for the 1600-meter run, finishing 27th in the prelims at 5:39.82.
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At the state cross-country meet last November at Detweiler Park, Russell crossed the finish line 47th out of a field of 247 runners with a time of 18:49.51.
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Russell is the daughter of Brian and Becky and has two siblings, Mackenzie and Morgan.
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