National Airborne Day is observed on August 16th each year to commemorate the first official American parachute jump, made in 1940 by the U.S. Army’s Parachute Test Platoon. Today we…

I was privileged to attend yesterday’s ceremony dedicating Building D at the McHenry County Fairgrounds as the “Orion Samuelson Meeting Hall.” For over 60 years, Orion was the voice of…

Illinois schools are not only facing teacher shortages but also a shortage of social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…

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Join us next week at the Cary Area Public Library!

This month we celebrate all things dairy in Illinois, like milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and more! What’s your favorite dairy-based treat? #DairyMonth

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…