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Monday, July 30, 2012  Rising cost in food, gas and minimum wage hampers efforts.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Nearly 700 older adults in west central Illinois receive Meals on Wheels. That's just a portion of the nearly 2,500 people that eat at meal sites scattered throughout the six counties served by the Meals Plus for Seniors program.

Monday, October 03, 2011  Sunday, the Blessing-Reiman College of Nursing teamed up with John Wood Community College students to help ease those fears for the little ones. Kids were invited to the annual Teddy Bear Clinic. Whether they brought their own stuffed animal or used one on site, each kid had the chance to give a shot to their furry friend and make it all better with a band aid.

Saturday, April 02, 2011  Menu labeling requirements proposed Friday by the Food and Drug Administration will require chain restaurants with 20 or more locations, along with bakeries, grocery stores, convenience stores and coffee chains, to clearly post the calorie count for each item on their menus.