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0 Seasonal & Holidays Independence Day is Monday — here's where you can celebrate with a fireworks show in Chicago and the suburbs. Shannon Antinori , Patch Staff Posted Reply ILLINOIS — Summer is here, and July 4 festivities are underway. If you don't have plans for ringing in Independence Day, Patch has got you covered: Check out our guide to the best July 4 fireworks displays in the area. This year, the 4th of July falls on Monday, and there are still plenty of parades, concerts and fireworks shows through the long weekend. Plus: 4th Of July 2022 Fireworks: What's Legal, What's Not In Illinois 2022 Summer Festival Guide For Chicago, Suburbs Make A Splash This Summer At These Illinois Water Parks Here are the best spots to see amazing fireworks displays for July 4 in Illinois. » CITY OF CHICAGO Navy Pier What: Summer fireworks at Navy Pier through Labor Day weekend When: … [Read more...] about July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks In Illinois

I’m standing at 12,800 feet somewhere up in Jones Pass, the wind shrieking and blasting my face along its way. I’ve found my peace. The folks at Freeskier have invited me to tag along on a cat-skiing trip. Despite being just a part-timer in this sport myself (and full-time snowboarder), I find myself on this trip with remarkable skiers from all over the country. I would finish the trip with a bruised knee and blood contusion on various toes from coming down gnarly chutes and couloirs and being jolted and tossed by the crudded, bumpy conditions. Despite the pain, I can’t help but exude joy for the elemental experience of winter. From variable and high-wind terrain to the well-polished resorts, the Mountain West is groomed for all sorts of excursions. It’s springtime and I know that with the changing seasons, there are new experiences to be had. In Colorado, there’s a saying that goes, “Some visit just for the winters, but you truly fall in love with the summers.” Yet, in these same … [Read more...] about The Sundown Town Road Trip: A Black Adventurer’s Journey of Discovery

0 Politics & Government The legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden following Senate passage as early as Thursday. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan March 13, 2022 Vulnerable lawmakers from throughout the country are set to rake in federal cash for home-state projects after a major spending bill included the first round of earmarks in more than a decade. Members from both political parties began requesting thousands of projects last year when U.S. House and Senate leaders resurrected what’s called “member-directed spending” — resulting in billions of dollars in earmarks spread across Congress. Leaders also overhauled the process with new oversight mechanisms and guardrails to prevent the type of scandals that plagued the earmarks process — known derisively as “pork-barrel spending” — in years past. Based on the flood of celebrations, tweets and press … [Read more...] about Return Of Earmarks A Boon For Members Of Congress Facing Midterm Battles

0 Politics & Government "Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, even cancer and Alzheimer's disease are linked to either sleep loss or that circadian misalignment." Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in Congress can agree on sleep, or more precisely, the inconvenience of losing or gaining an hour of it each year thanks to going on and off daylight saving time. “I believe that any justifications for springing forward and falling back are either outdated or are outweighed by the serious health and economic impacts we now know are associated with the time changes,” U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone of New Jersey said this week. As Americans prepare to adjust their clocks this weekend for daylight saving time, lawmakers at an Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Wednesday assembled a panel of experts to discuss the health, energy … [Read more...] about Congress Hates Changing The Clocks Just Like Everyone Else

0 Politics & Government The Biden administration said it would work to expand and strengthen 18 facilities the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan April 7, 2022 The Biden administration announced plans Tuesday to create a national research action plan that could provide answers to public health officials trying to diagnose and treat so-called “Long COVID-19.” The illness that lasts for months and possibly even years has so far confounded doctors trying to figure out exactly why some people are left with life-changing symptoms after fighting off the initial illness. The new initiative — designed to provide guidance on diagnosis, treatment and support — will be run out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but will include several other federal stakeholders, according to the White House. A memo Biden signed Tuesday also directs … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Details New Research Plan On ‘Long COVID’ Illness

0 Politics & Government Veterans or survivors who had prior claims denied can file a supplemental claim for benefits, according to the VA announcement. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted | Updated Reply Daily Montanan April 30, 2022 The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is adding nine rare respiratory cancers linked to burn pit exposure to the list of illnesses eligible for disability and health benefits. President Joe Biden, who has said his son Beau Biden’s exposure to toxic fumes from the pits could have led to his death, announced the policy change Monday, saying in a statement he hopes to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. “We learned a horrible lesson after Vietnam, when the harmful effects of exposure to Agent Orange sometimes took years to manifest, and too many veterans were left unable to access the care they needed,” Biden said. “I refuse to repeat that mistake when it comes to the … [Read more...] about VA Adds Nine Rare Respiratory Cancers Linked To Burn Pit Exposure Of Illnesses Eligible For Disability Benefits