Journal Star
Peoria, IL:
Pritzker lays out goals for second year in office
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has set out a to-do list as his second year in office begins: work with the General Assembly to ease the local property-tax
Can you spot this snake before it bites you?
Before you cheat and look at the next photo in the gallery, see if you can spot the Copperhead hiding in this forest scene. If you had some trouble don't worry, everyone at Chron.com did too.
Why we will no longer be a welcoming church
We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …
Judge: IDOC staff must be trained on transgender issues
SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has ordered state corrections officers to undergo training on transgender issues, stemming from a lawsuit filed by an inmate who wants to be transferred to
How to more safely stay at hotels, motels amid pandemic
There's no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before
Workers and wages: Finding qualified workforce a top challenge...
BEMIDJI—While wages are on the rise, challenges remain for Minnesota's manufacturers when it comes to hiring a qualified workforce.In its annual State of Manufacturing survey, Enterprise Minnesota found 71 percent of respondents say the inability to hire qualified candidates has made company growth...
Suspect who allegedly killed McHenry County Sheriff's deputy had threatened to shoot police before
Suspect who allegedly killed deputy had threatened to shoot police before
Why Texas is the No. 1 state for business startups for second year in a row
Texas tops the list of best states to start a business for the second year in a row, according to an annual study by WalletHub.The study highlights...
Sunflower festival at Maple Lawn Farms expands to 10 acres with 28 varieties in second year
The Sunflower festival has expanded to 10 acres at Maple Lawn Farms in New Park with 28 varies. It continues next weekend.
Aon Cites Need for Mitigation as Insured Wildfire Losses Top $10B for Second Year
Total aggregated economic losses for the wildfires that have burned across Northern and Southern California throughout the month are expected to minimally
In only her second year at Penn, Tabitha Dyer is already on top of the Ivy League
In her stellar freshman year, Dyer earned honorable mention All-Ivy and two Rookie of the Week awards, but she hasn't stopped there.
New call center to hire 30 to 50 employees initially and 100 to 125 in second year
Washington-based Receivables Performance Management signed a lease on Tuesday to open a new call center at the Ruffin Building at 9111 E. Douglas.
FEATURE: Bears hit field; Second-year head coach likes what he sees
An estimated 95 players, including rising freshman from the middle school, as well as sunny skies and seasonable temperatures greeted second-year Bears head coach Antonio "Crazy" Andrews on Monday, the
Virginia Beach district gains 10 new murals during second year of ViBe Mural Festival
All 10 mural locations are located within a mile walk and were selected by the ViBe, a nonprofit that promotes and supports the creative industries as a way to boost
In second year, MINT Film Festival grows to five days and showcasing 100 films
The Montana International Film Festival opens and closes with some serious nods to Montana filmmaking.
Addis claims top five spot in state's safest cities for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, Addis claimed a spot in the list of Louisiana’s top ten safest cities, according to a study by SafeWise.
Advice On Second Year Soybeans
With Soybean prices being high here's how to maximize the health of your crop.
Hankins is top county deputy for second year
Goochland Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Harrison Hankins insists that his service to the community is nothing out of the ordinary, and is simply in keeping with what he and his fellow
100 percent renewable energy, for the second year in a row
For the second year in a row, we've bought enough renewable energy to match 100 percent of Google’s global annual electricity use.
Bitcoin: Top Performing Currency For a Second Year in a Row
Bitcoin is no stranger to extremes: in each of the last four years, it has been either the best or worst performing currency, with nothing in between.
Top GCSE grades fall for second year
There has been a drop in the proportion of GCSE exam entries awarded top grades, for the second year in a row.
