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A Central Illinois local branch of a statewide family group is filling the unique gaps in childcare by sharing critical resources with parents. Birth to Five Illinois helps families with children ages birth to 5 get equal treatment no matter their race, language or social economic background. Kari Clark is the council manager for Region 48, the Peoria County branch. She said the first five years of a child’s life are important because so much development happens during that time. “Ultimately, investing in services now when they’re young can save money overall," Clark said. Clark manages two dedicated staff members. They oversee an action council, comprised of community members and parent and early childhood representatives. It meets monthly to discuss early childhood gaps and needs. It determines local actions that can fill those gaps. Birth to Five IllinoisThe Birth to Five Illinois Region 48 team at a Peoria Riverfront Museum event, from left: Melissa Green, Kari Clark and Rian Harrison.

A photo of slain school teacher Byron Carr is seen during a press conference in Charlottetown, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese. The provincial justice minister in P. E. I. has ordered a review of the investigation into a decades-old unsolved murder case after charges were withdrawn last week.

The effects of last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill are expected to show in 2027, when uninsured patients could push Minnesota hospitals deeper into the red and reduce rural health care access.

SURREY – The B. C. Lions will start Kaidon Salter at quarterback for their regular-season finale against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday. Head coach Buck Pierce says he’s giving regular starter Nathan Rourke the night off. B. C. (10-7) has already locked up second place in the CFL’s West Division and the right to host the divisional semifinal on Oct. 31, while Winnipeg (8-9) needs a victory to secure a post-season berth.

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On The Red CarpetThe new series will stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ Nov. 12"We're not MomTok. " The ladies of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' look to set themselves apart from the original series, while serving up some serious drama. The new series premieres Nov. 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. HuluByGina Sirico Tuesday, October 20, 2026 8:50PMThe Mormon Wives are moving south! Hulu dropped the trailer for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County. "The new series stars MomTok member Jen Affleck along with Ashleigh Pease, Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Jordan McClanahan, Madison Bontempo, McCall DaPron and Salomé Andrea. DaPron, by the way, is the sister of Mayci Neeley, one of the original stars of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. "The official show description reads, "A new group of dynamic young mothers in Orange County collide in a community where beliefs are not just their religion; they are their identity. While some defend their way of life, fighting against modernity, others embrace change, becoming a platform to disrupt the status quo.