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Illinois e-News Summaries week of 8/18/2008

EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my oil?

Dear EarthTalk: How often do I really need to change my car’s oil? Conventional wisdom has always put it at every 3,000 miles to prevent engine wear, but isn’t changing oil...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Watseka, Illinois

Weekend Activities in and around Watseka

Support for Caregivers Available at Health Department

Many people may spend so much time caring for a loved one that they don’t even recognize themselves as being a caregiver.  Families are often the primary caregiver for...

State Adopts New Food Service Sanitation Code

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has received notification from the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding the adoption of amendments to the Food Service...

Illinois e-News Summaries week of 8/11/2008

Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Illinois!

Health Department Recommends Meningitis Vaccine for College Bound Students

If you know someone who is heading off to college this fall, encourage them to take precaution by getting the meningococcal vaccine.  This advise from Cathy McEwen RN of the...

Health Department Announces Fair Winners

The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department has announced the names of the winners of the drawing offered at the Iroquois County Fair.  Cheryl Wessels of Watseka is the winner...