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Health Department working remote during construction of new building

As the new Health and Human Services building is constructed, most of the child-based services, such as dental care, immunization and blood testing and the WIC program, as well for those with certain disabilities, are now available at 3521 N. California Ave. Adult-oriented clinical care like STI/HIV and TB testing and addiction treatment in addition to general practice are currently offered at the Human Service Center.

Inland Art: Picture this true treasure ‘hidden’ in Tremont

Nichole Gronvold-Roller contours the edges of our surroundings. the geometry of human organization, of perspective of our way of negotiating the land around us. She pits that geometry against the interior world of household domesticity — it’s decor and lived-in architecture.

Embrace Resolutions nurturing harmony, compassion and justice

In the spirit of optimism, let us collectively strive for a world where compassion triumphs over conflict and justice prevails over oppression. Picture a future where people from all walks of life collaborate to alleviate suffering and build a world founded on compassion and justice.

Enrich our Earth: Community composting ‘great’ for the health of our soil, our food, our people — our planet

There’s a way to address the common human activities of discarding food, which results in dramatic methane emissions, especially from landfills — composting; and the Peoria area has a convenient, simple way to make a big difference: community composting.

Nature Rambles: The view from the hill flows on for forever

The final resting area of a historic pony truss bridge is a very interesting travel wayside: It now sits at the top of two separate watersheds. … Rain falling east of the bridge will wind its way to the Illinois River through Crow Creek south of Henry. Rain falling west will meander to the Illinois via the Spoon River near Havana.