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Good news for the weekend: A happy roundup of news across Illinois
The doom and gloom within the information can generally overshadow the brighter tales. Nonetheless, whereas chaos appears to be in every single place, there are many uplifting information tales revealed every week.
Yuka Saathoff, a nurse at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, was named a DAISY Award winner for Extraordinary Nurses. One in every of her sufferers, a nursing pupil, nominated her for the accolade.
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Nurse acknowledged for extraordinary work
Nurses are a few of our heroes. They dedicate their lives to the well-being of their sufferers and serve an important function as a affected person advocate. Just lately Yuka Saathoff was honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses due to her work with a affected person who was admitted in early labor. Saathoff’s actions present why nurses deserve a spot in our hearts.
Learn the total story of Saathoff’s actions contributing to the popularity.
13-year-old Emma Ford (left) and her sister, 14-year-old Savanna, entered the Illinois 4-H State Canine Present with their canines, Bear, a black Labrador and Lola, a beagle.
West-central Illinois canines have their day at state 4-H canine present
Three kids from west-central Illinois had the chance to point out off “man’s finest pal” on the 4-H State Canine Present in Dixon late final month. The three competed towards greater than 200 entrants for prime spots.
Learn the total story about their expertise.
The Otter Creek Historic Society is seeking to protect the historical past of Hamilton Major Faculty.
Otter Creek Historic Society elevating funds to safe historical past
It may be simple to neglect generally, however historical past is a giant deal. Historical past offers us a chance to reminisce, in addition to present perception into issues we would need to change. The Otter Creek Historic Society absolutely understands the significance of historical past, and is now working to protect a college that’s claimed to be the primary free, built-in major college within the state, and presumably the nation.
Learn in regards to the society’s fundraising plans.
EA-WR working again Seth Slayden (proper) beats Nokomis linebacker Craig Bertolino (36) to the sting to realize a few of his 105 dashing yards on 11 carries in a Week 3 sport at Memorial Stadium in Wooden River.
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Household legacy is Roxana, however Oilers senior making Slayden a Wooden River title
Seth Slayden is sort of a mother or father with three good youngsters. The East Alton-Wooden River senior performs three sports activities for the Oilers, however he professes to not have a favourite. As an alternative, Slayden focuses on every sport as they arrive alongside, and is making a reputation for himself whereas doing so.
Learn extra about Slayden and his efforts this soccer season.
The Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton will host the annual Apple Pageant 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18.
Apple Pageant set for Sunday at Pere Marquette
Fall is sort of right here and with it come all types of fall-oriented festivals, occasions and actions. This weekend in Grafton the Pere Marquette Lodge is kicking off the season with its annual occasion.
Learn in regards to the Apple Pageant.