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Updated 1/15/2021 8:41 PM As the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination effort continues, Midwestern Universitys Multispecialty Clinics in Illinois and Arizona have been approved as COVID-19 vaccine Points of Distribution (POD). Both Maricopa County and DuPage County have approved the Universitys application to be a public health partner with the local municipalities. Midwestern is currently preparing infrastructure and logistics for storing and providing vaccines authorized under the Food and Drug Ad...

Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarship     The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a high school senior, home-schooled student or other student currently enrolled in a college program.   Criteria includes being a Lombard resident who is pursuing a career related to horticulture, ecology, landscape design, agriculture, environmental ecology, ...

Chris Bos sworn in to represent 51st House District State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) taking the oath of office on Jan. 13, 2021. Courtesy of IL House Staff   Updated 1/15/2021 10:58 PM SPRINGFIELD -- On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) took the oath of office to become State Representative for the 51st District in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly. Bos was elected to the House in the 2020 general election. "First and foremost, I...

Aurora to honor Dr. Kings legacy by focusing on the future The City of Auroras 2021 virtual MLK Ceremony will be livestreamed on the citys Facebook page and the citys website. Courtesy of City of Aurora   Updated 1/15/2021 8:38 PM In honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Jr., the City of Aurora will host the 36th annual MLK Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The annual celebration, which traditionally brings together more than 1,000 participants, will be virt...

Rolling Meadows High greenhouse serves families in need Plants grown in the Rolling Meadows High School greenhouse are helping to feed the community. Courtesy of District 214   Updated 1/13/2021 4:31 PM As a pandemic that struck quickly, erased jobs and created financial crises for many suburban families continues into a new year, High School District 214 continues to join others to assist those in need. At Rolling Meadows High School, that means continuing to utilize a greenhous...

Northern Illinois Food Banks My Pantry Express receives $750,000 national grant Volunteers deliver food to neighbors cars as part of My Pantry Express, an online food pantry program offered by Northern Illinois Food Bank. Courtesy of Northern Illinois Food Bank   Updated 1/13/2021 2:17 PM The Northern Illinois Food Bank has received a $750,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to support operations and future growth of its Chicago Innovation Award-winning online food pantry progr...

District 79 earns the Meritorious Budget Award for ninth straight year   Updated 1/13/2021 4:19 PM Fremont School District 79 has been recognized by the Association of School Business Officials International for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award for the 2020-21 budget year. This is the ninth consecutive year Fremont School District 79 has received the award. The recognition reflects the commitment of Fremont School District 79 in achieving the highes...

DuPage Birding Club offers tools, games for learning about birds Birdo-Bingo, based on the classic game, challenges participants to find birds in different settings while on a stroll outside. Illustration and design courtesy of Natalie McFaul   Posted1/13/2021 2:13 PM The DuPage Birding Club is offering new tools for schools (K-12), home-schoolers, libraries, senior centers, scouting clubs, and other organizations that want to engage their audiences with activities related to the...

State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines)Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus   Updated 1/14/2021 8:41 AM To ensure Illinoisans experience no gap in support during the continued COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sponsoring a bill to extend a number of state pandemic relief provisions put in place by the General Assembly last May. "With the vaccine distribution process now underway, there is a light at the end of the tunnel - but the pandemic is by no means behind u...

Schaumburg Village Board Approves Capital Improvement Plan   Updated 1/18/2021 11:40 AM Schaumburgs village board voted unanimously to approve a $185 million, multiyear Capital Improvement Plan, which includes $40 million in improvements for the next fiscal year, beginning May 1. The Capital Improvement Plan is a comprehensive plan that sets the direction and priorities for the villages capital improvement projects and associated funding for the next five years. The CIP is updated an...