(Photo By Flickr User Sandy/Chuck Harris) Get ready for the Elmwood Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 4th in downtown Elmwood, IL! This upcoming event will feature strawberry treats (such as strawberry pizza, strawberry shortcake, strawberry shake ups, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry soda pop & strawberry jam), musical entertainment, children’s activities and crafts.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) “Alright everybody, who’s up for going to the Family Flick Movies?” Once again, we’re putting a family-friendly reminder about enjoying full-length, family films on Monday evenings at the Glen Oak Amphitheater! Glen Oak Family Flicks 2016 Schedule: Monday, June 6th • Finding Nemo Monday, June 13th •…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User ganesh) With Summer upon us and nearly 66% of Americans not planning to take a vacation this year, According to WalletHub (the personal-finance website), they released its report on 2016’s Best & Worst Cities for Staycations. To help Americans find the best staycation spots in the U.S. and the ones…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User bark) Momma always said, “Don’t sit too close to the TV or it’ll ruin your eyes!” The new pearls of wisdom should be, “Don’t look at your phone/computer screen too much or it’ll cause digital eye strain!” Digital eye strain is caused by overexposure to high energy, short-wave blue light…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User reader of the pack) We are all creatures of habit. Even our furry family members crave the comfort of knowing what time breakfast is served and when to expect a cuddle or walk. If you work away from home and aren’t lucky enough to have a pet-friendly workplace, establishing a…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Colin Harris) It’s late Spring, and that millions of Americans are still reaching for the tissues. The good news, there is relief available. According to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center (Rochester, NY), allergies plague as many as 50 million Americans. 8% of those people are allergic…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User OTA Photos) College tuition continues to increase every year, so it’s important to start saving for college as early as you can. Getting your kids involved when they’re young can help them form valuable savings habits and alleviate some of your financial burden. These steps can help you get started:…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Michelle Spomer) According to learningcenter.statefarm.com, bicycle commuting can save money, fight pollution and help you stay in shape. But cyclists can face a higher risk of crash-related injury and deaths than those commuting to work by car. That’s why it’s important to keep the following bike safety tips top of mind.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User La Viña Liverpool) “Attention, attention, there is possibly an idea floating around in Springfield to tax soda & sugary beverage distributors!” News/Health Line: Springfield, IL According to cinewsnow.com, Lawmakers are scrambling to find money to fix the state’s multi-billion dollar deficit may have found a new revenue stream. An…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Ben Askins) Taking place on the Riverfront in downtown Peoria, the 45th annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Continuing this great Peoria tradition, Steamboat Days Festival 2016 will be Thursday, June 16th through Saturday,…… MORE
