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Elana Kahn said that while in Macomb, she found people were committed to their community and committed to making things work.
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For our Women’s Voices commentary series, Western Illinois University President Kristi Mindup says when people invest in a university degree, they’re investing in themselves.
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Guest commentator Tom Carper shares some thoughts about a proposed economic development project in Macomb.
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“Bite by Bite” is a book of short, illustrated lyrical essays by poet and writer Aimee Nezhukumatathil. In each essay, Nezhukumatathi reflects on a food that shaped her life.
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McDonough District Hospital has contracted out the service with Lifeguard Ambulance for around eight years. But the hospital recently gave Lifeguard a 45-day notice that it plans to end the contract on May 3.
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The Knox County Board is forming a special task force to evaluate whether to renovate or replace the county’s aging courthouse — or move operations to another building — as officials consider the cost of needed upgrades.
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Echos of the Prairie: the history of the places we call home features short histories of communities in TSPR's broadcast region. Histories are written and voiced by community members. Echos of the Prairie airs Tuesday - Friday at 8:19 am and 5:48 pm. Episodes are also available on demand, on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.