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e-Bird App and form for PHP to get ready for bird migration in April- May. Please, take the Bird Migration Survey Click link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaq3qLlLpzSCNgoB9_TLQ_dwZ9zDBdWCfnlLDTQQPhd-tc2g/viewform?usp=send_form

We are in a serious housing and affordability crisis. Before we can find solutions, we must first understand the problem. The following information can bring light to reality. Out of Reach Housing Stats for IL Source: https://nlihc.org/oor/state/il Click on the link and see the document below to learn more: https://nlihc.org/oor/state/il

Register TODAY! https://forms.gle/Rd84ozK4putSHHGEA The tournament is published in the Illinois Chess Association and nationally via the United States Chess Federation email system. The OKAN Chess Tournament will be on March 28th, 10 AM - 2 PM at: 4 Rounds Swiss G/15;d5. Awards will be Trophies 1st - 5th Place. Get Ready with Wednesday Night Chess!

The PHP Farmers Conference on March 7th was well-attended and full of conversation! Thanks to Marty Travis of Down at the Farm, an aggregated wholesale marketplace. Also, a big thanks to Wand Larry xxx for sharing an international market opportunity in China that is coming up in May!  Please see the links to the contracts and information for both if interested. Produce Safety Alliance [PSA] and ServSafe Training took place Feb. 8th and Feb 21st with the University of IL and

Data Centers: Environmental and Community Impacts and the Path Ahead March 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm | On Zoom Register Here: Link Suddenly, data centers are a hot issue all over Michigan. Twenty new data centers proposals are being pushed in our state by big and wealthy tech interests, at least half of which are huge hyperscale centers. Communities are wary and people are protesting. How will new centers affect electricity demand and rates, water usage and water rates, and clea

Hair extensions used primarily by Black women contain a “shocking” range of dangerous chemicals, including breast carcinogens, new research shows. Source: By Liza Gross February 11, 2026 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/11022026/unregulated-hair-extensions-harmful-chemicals A hairdresser braids a client’s hair with synthetic hair extensions in Lusaka, Zambia, on Aug. 15, 2023. Credit: Lillian Banda/Xinhua via Getty Images Elissia Franklin is an analytical chemist with an in

Speaking to world leaders at Davos, He Lifeng invited other countries to “embrace the opportunities” of Chinese-made renewable energy technologies. Source: By Dylan Baddour January 21, 2026 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/21012026/economic-interests-drive-chinese-climate-leadership-amid-u-s-retreat/?utm_source=InsideClimate+News&utm_campaign=cd17967840-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_01_24_11_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-cd17967840-330597778 China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng

While oil exploration has occurred in the broader Kankakee Valley area, including attempts near Pembroke Township, no commercially viable oil fields or significant ongoing oil production have been established in Pembroke Township or Kankakee County. Relevant Oil Facts Exploration History: Oil exploration has a history in the Kankakee Valley region. An account from the early 20th century describes an oil well being drilled near Thayer (likely in Indiana, but in the general re

Source: by Ethan Rodriguez | October 20, 2025 https://www.acrevalue.com/resources/blog/can-a-property-owner-block-an-easement-a-comprehensive-guide/ Navigating property rights can feel like learning a new language. Between ownership boundaries, access rights, and legal restrictions, few topics create as much confusion as easements. These legal agreements shape how land is used every day, from where utilities run to who can drive across a private road. For many property owners

Source: https://www.momentumminerals.com/who-owns-my-mineral-rights If you’re a landowner asking, “Who owns my mineral rights?”—you’re not alone. The world of mineral rights can be a maze of legal jargon and historical twists, leaving many property owners scratching their heads. Whether you're considering leasing, selling, or simply curious about your rights, understanding mineral ownership is essential. What Are Mineral Rights? Mineral rights refer to the ownership of resour

Energy efficiency is a process that reduces the amount of energy or fuel required to produce a product or service, or to heat and cool...

UPDATES as of 9.27.2025. September 22, 2025 - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources arrived in Pembroke Township to investigate...

Our first Workshop Wednesdays event, Holistic Health Workshop, with Herbalist , Entrepreneur, and CDC Board Member, Marc Haygood, was a...

Kachi Energy Company (KEC), based of Elgin, Illinois, is proposing to develop a 46-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Pembroke Township on the...

Next Volunteer Day @ OKA'N is October 18th. Thanks to Olivet students for the "Get-it-Done" attitude on Volunteer day last Saturday....

To all who attended the PSCC Regional Conference: The regional Prairie State Conservation Coalition [PSCC], Living Lands of Kankakee...

The 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards application is open and accepting nominees across all regions in Illinois. The GVSA awards honor individual volunteers through a statewide program, highlighting the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois. U.S. citizenship is not required for nomination, but Illinois residency is. There is no specific timeline for volunteer activities; all efforts and ongoing projects are eligible. Self-nominations and multip

NAACP leaders cite energy, water usage and a lack of transparency around the project as causes for concern. Source:...

On Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11 a.m., a parade of local Mexican neighbors and families traveled down the main strip in Pembroke...

Could it be badgers attacking our dogs at night? Yes, badgers are in Hopkins Park and yes, they will kill pets. They are found throughout...