More funding approved to improve the Greater Chicago Area’s public transit

More funding approved to improve the Greater Chicago Area’s public transit
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

Following the passing of new legislation by the Illinois General Assembly, the Regional Transport Authority, soon to be the Northern Illinois Transit Agency, will receive an additional $1.2 billion for its annual budget this year. The additional funding will be used to improve “frequency, reliability, and safety”

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Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites

Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

“Chicago Transit Hikes," a new book by Lindsay Welbers, aims to help Chicago residents and visitors reach outdoor recreation sites car-free.

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Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year

Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm named Business of the Year
The Lucknow Sentinel
Lucknow’s Meeting Place Organic Farm was named the Business of the Year by the Huron Chamber of Commerce during the 20th Spirit of Success Awards Gala. Held Nov. 21, the milestone edition of the gala welcomed a sold-out crowd to Clinton’s Libro Hall, where attendees were able to enjoy an
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Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents

Restoration of historical site improves quality of life for Portage, Wisconsin residents
Great Lakes Echo

By Joshua Kim

Following the completion of segments 1 and 2 of the Portage Canal, local residents and visitors can use the historic site and its amenities following years of disrepair.

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Conservation authority calls on province to amend recycling regulations

Conservation authority calls on province to amend recycling regulations
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is calling for provincial action on recycling and waste division.
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Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events

Thousands flock to tiny village of Lucknow for Kinsmen charity events
The Lucknow Sentinel
For two weekends each year, the number of people in the small village of Lucknow expands by thousands thanks to successful charity events run by the local Kinsmen Club. This is an instalment in Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.
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Vigil for dogs killed in research held at St. Joseph’s hospital in London

The London Free Press
More than 100 people attended a peaceful vigil outside St. Joseph’s Health Care on Saturday for dogs and other animals killed in medical experiments at the hospital near downtown London. The vigil was held after a story published in the National Post and other Postmedia papers, including The London Free
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