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Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

The American Red Cross faces a national blood shortage due to a four-year summer low, and the agency urgently seeks all blood types, especially type O, to help hospitals; local donation events are scheduled (for example at Congerville Village Hall on Tuesday, July 28) for those who can give blood.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

The state historic site of Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices in downtown Springfield completed a $3.9 million restoration that enhanced safety & accessibility while preserving its 1840 Greek Revival features. The project was a partnership between the Illinois Capital Development Board and IDNR, funded by Rebuild Illinois.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

Ground was broken on Monday morning for eight new pickleball courts at Sherman Village Park, part of a larger development that includes an amphitheater, walking trails, playground & splash pad. The project was approved unanimously by the Sherman Village Board on June 16.

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