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Equinox gallery presents Beth Murphy Botanicals

Representations of Brigid created in Athy are on display in the church in Vicarstown. As part of a programme of events to mark Brigid 1500, funded by Kildare Co…

The action comes after BND reporting revealed state and local health agencies hadn’t investigated the possible health effects of decades of exposure to sewage from failing infrastructure.

A BND special report revealed state and local health agencies hadn’t investigated the possible health effects of decades of sewage exposure. “I urge you to make the health of this community the priority it needs to be,” a state lawmaker wrote in a letter to the state health director.

U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski made the request for a public health assessment in response to reporting by the Belleville News-Democrat.

The first and last days of election filings are traditionally the heaviest. Filing ends on Dec. 15.

Raw sewage has been backing up into residents’ homes and yards for decades with little assistance from public officials.

No agency has been able to solve Cahokia Heights problems so far despite years of official announcements and news conferences. Federal officials hope to make headway with the new coordinator.

The Boston International Kids Film Festival (BIKFF) is back with nearly 60 films for, by, and about kids. Don't miss this exciting event from November 10th to 12th at Mosesian Center, featuring award-winning films and a variety of genres suitable for all ages.

The first of two features to commemorate International E-waste Day on 14 October explores just how big the problem is and what can be done about it.