The North Danvers Mennonite Church is celebrating its 175th birthday, making it just 20 years younger than the county it stands in. The congregation is rolling out the proverbial red carpet for a full weekend of festivities.

The North Danvers Mennonite Church is celebrating its 175th birthday, making it just 20 years younger than the county it stands in. The congregation is rolling out the proverbial red carpet for a full weekend of festivities.

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North Danvers Mennonite Church celebrates 175 years of faith through service

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When skies are dark and cloudy, and rain is pouring down, it’s not uncommon to see someone watching the chaos from the comfort of their porch or right next to the window. That’s the case even when warnings are urging people to seek shelter. Joesph Trujillo-Falcón studies weather communication and public risk assessment of weather at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He said every time someone receives a weather alert on their phone, or over TV and radio, they make a quick risk assessment. But if they have to make that assessment over and over again, they may be desensitized to the risk.

When skies are dark and cloudy, and rain is pouring down, it&rsquo;s not uncommon to see someone watching the chaos from the comfort of their porch or right next to the window. That&rsquo;s the case even when warnings are urging people to seek shelter.&nbsp;Joesph Trujillo-Falc&oacute;n studies weather communication and public risk assessment of weather at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.&nbsp;He said every time someone receives a weather alert on their phone, or over TV and radio, they make a quick risk assessment. But if they have to make that assessment over and over again, they may be desensitized to the risk.

Illinois' climate is changing. Should weather warnings change with it?

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Illinois was awarded $768 million in a multistate settlement with Meta over child social media addiction. The Illinois Federation of Teachers, which is made up of over 200 local unions, wants that money sent to public schools. IPR's Peter Medlin spoke to the IFT's chief of staff Kurt Hilgendorf about the proposal.

Illinois was awarded $768 million in a multistate settlement with Meta over child social media addiction. The Illinois Federation of Teachers, which is made up of over 200 local unions, wants that money sent to public schools. IPR's Peter Medlin spoke to the IFT's chief of staff Kurt Hilgendorf about the proposal.

Illinois Federation of Teachers wants Meta settlement money sent to public schools

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Bloomington-Normal tourism officials say the Route 66 centennial celebrations have increased out-of-town visits to McLean County by 3% compared to year-to-date figures from last year.

Bloomington-Normal tourism officials say the Route 66 centennial celebrations have increased out-of-town visits to McLean County by 3% compared to year-to-date figures from last year.

Route 66 Centennial boosts McLean County visitor count and sets stage for tourism growth

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North Danvers Mennonite Church celebrates 175 years of faith through service

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