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Chesney awarded Humane Legislator Award
FREEPORT State Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, was recently awarded the 2020 Humane Legislator Award by the Humane Society of the U.S.
The Legislator of the Year Award is given to the General Assembly member who best advocates for the well-being of animals. Chesney was given the award for his efforts supporting and passing companion animal welfare bills, including legislation to ban cosmetics testing on animals, co-sponsoring legislation across the aisle to prevent animal cruelty to pets and sponsoring and passing legislation in the Illinois House to ban pet store sales of puppies and kittens.
The Humane Society of the U.S. is the nation’s largest animal protection organization. It provides hands-on care and services to more than 100,000 animals each year.
Carmel to Kick off 47th Annual Street Scenes with Queen of Hearts Raffle; Ticket Sales Begin February 11
Updated 1/29/2021 11:59 AM
Carmel Catholic High School has announced the school s first-ever virtual Queen of Hearts Raffle, a game of chance made popular among Chicago neighborhoods with its record jackpot prizes awarded in community fundraisers.
The weekly raffle will supplement Carmel Street Scenes as an important fundraising tool for the school, with ticket sales beginning on Thursday, February 11, at 8 a.m.
Now in its 47th year, Carmel s widely popular Street Scenes fundraiser features a stellar lineup of entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, and the renowned Student Show. Street Scenes will take on a new look this year, being held virtually April 9-16, with organizers committed to keeping this long-standing tradition full of lively entertainment.