Public Communications

2025 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Over $165,000 in Grants to 23 Communities Across Northern Illinois

ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Powering Safe Communities Grant Program, kickstarting projects focused on public saf

The Fox River Valley Public Library District’s Public Relations team has been recognized with a 2025 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) in the category of Crisis Communication Plan.

In our adult collection, we break our fiction out into a few different genres: general fiction, science-fiction & fantasy, romance, and mystery. Let's take a look at the titles with the most checkouts in each genre that were released this year.

Professional wrestling in 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary, with unforgettable matches, groundbreaking storylines, and seismic shifts in the industry. From historic title reigns to noteworthy retirements, the year showcased the best of what wrestling has to offer.

Every year, I look forward to seeing which new authors are going to find success. There are plenty of established authors I love and will always read, but discovering a novel by someone who is brand new feels magical.

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My Top 5 Albums of 2024  

1. Cosa Nuestra- Rauw Alejandro  

A blend of salsa and reggaeton, this long-awaited album, tease

With the increasing popularity of “grandma-style” handicrafts, it felt only right to introduce my newest hobby obsession: Embroidery.   Embroidery is the art of embellishing fabric using needle and thread. It can be simple or complex depending on the design you choose to embroider.

'Tis the season to try something new! Check out these new upcoming nonfiction titles this holiday season that are sure to be filled with yummy recipes.

Finally, the temperatures are dropping, the leaves are falling, that pesky sun is going away earlier, and the bugs are dying. Welcome to autumn. Speaking of death, we are now officially in spooky season!!!

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