Playing the blues

Johnny Johnson, saxophonist for the Native Blues Band, performs during the first evening of the Clinton Levitt AMP Music Series.

(AP) – Sales of raw milk appear to be on the rise, despite years of warnings about the health risks of drinking the unpasteurized products — and an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows. Since March 25, when the bird flu virus was confirmed in U.S. cattle for the first time, weekly sales of raw cow’s milk have ticked up 21% to as much as 65% compared with the same periods a year ago, according to the market research firm NielsenIQ.

NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — A baby girl who weighed just over one pound when she was born prematurely in November has beaten the odds and gone home with her parents after spending her first six months at a suburban Chicago hospital.

A special performance

Parker Adams and his brother Ryder Adams (not pictured) performed a duet during the Spring Choir program. The brothers were among several student vocalists featured in the annual event showcasing the school choir’s musical talents.

Here's your preview of Wednesday's CDN

- Adams will vacate his board spot

- Election board issues reminder

- Gonzales, Adair are selected for CHS award

- Lee leaves legendary legacy behind

- Clinton football holds first day of spring practice

Overpass construction

Construction continues on the west side of the overpass bridge where Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 183 meet. Excavation and foundation work is seen as part of the infrastructure improvements at the interchange.

The Clinton Public Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of three educators and administrators, received construction updates, approved an energy savings contract and celebrated a retiring principal during its monthly meeting Monday. Also on the agenda were the resignations of several key staff members and a longserving board member.

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