Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois has landed a competitive three-year, $90,000 grant from Girl Scouts of the USA that will send girls facing financial and social barriers to overnight summer camp — man, if not all, for the first time.

Three girls from Greater Peoria have each earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, for their service work across their communities.

Milkweed could become the Illinois state wildflower under legislation pending in the General assembly. The proposal would also prohibit local...

Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to make milkweed Illinois’ official wildflower. It would also stop municipalities from fining residents who…