PONANT and Smithsonian Journeys announced their 2024 small ship expeditions, which will allow guests to explore the history, environment, local culture, and cuisine of each destination.
Every Wednesday at 4:40 a.m., McCormick freshman Julia Davis wakes up, puts her uniform on and walks up to the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps house for training. Early morning wakeups are a habit for Davis, who chooses to wake up nearly every day at times others may consider early. “If I’m sleeping in, that’s.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address Wednesday, proposing budget allocations for the 2024 fiscal year and highlighting plans to improve access to education and behavioral health services. In Pritzker’s proposed budget, FY24 General Funds expenditures would total $49.6 billion, a 0.7% ($349 million) decrease from FY23. During the address, Pritzker introduced.
Illinois received $253.7 million in December to increase broadband infrastructure statewide from the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. In light of the new funding, which has yet to be distributed, community advocates in Evanston and Chicago are hoping to bring attention to bridging the digital divide, or unequal access to internet and devices. “Throughout.
As snow begins to fall and the last leaves hit the ground, many store windows are also newly decked out with a surplus of clothes, toys and merchandise. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday retail spending totaled upwards of $886 million last year. Though several December holidays center on spending and gift giving, some.