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Illinois State Police Squad Car Struck by Driver on Interstate 57 East of Anna
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Illinois State Police Squad Car Struck by Driver on Interstate 57 East of Anna ISP experiences 14th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 ULLIN - On April 23, 2024, at approximately 9:06 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash in Union Cou...
Apr 24, 2024
Charleston Carnegie Public Library Book Sale
For Immediate Release - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Charleston Carnegie Public Library Book Sale 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 3 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 4 The book sale room is located on the second floor of the Library, off of the Reading Room. Hardcover books, audio books, DVDs, puzzles, and game ...
Apr 24, 2024
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Drug take back day is Saturday, April 27, 2024. There are several collection locations throughout the area: Prescription Drug Disposal Disposal in Household Trash If no medicine take-back programs or DEAauthorized collectors are available in your area, and there are no specific disposal instructions on the label, such...
Apr 24, 2024
Illinois signs on to America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Illinois signs on to America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) commends the Biden Administration for launching the America the Beautiful Freshwater Challenge to conserve and restore America's vital freshwa...
Apr 23, 2024
Illinois State Police Squad Car Struck by Driver on Interstate 55 Near Litchfield
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Illinois State Police Squad Car Struck by Driver on Interstate 55 Near Litchfield ISP experiences 13th Move Over Law related crash of 2024 LITCHFIELD - On April 20, 2024, at approximately 9:02 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a traffic crash south ...
Apr 23, 2024
Illinois State Museum's Gen X exhibition earns accolades from statewide museum group
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Illinois State Museum's Gen X exhibition earns accolades from statewide museum group SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Museum's groundbreaking Growing Up X exhibition earned two awards from the Illinois Association of Museums, the state's top museum organization. Growing U...
Apr 23, 2024
HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center recognized for superiority in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, April 23, 2024 HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center recognized for superiority in patient satisfaction and wound healing rates EFFINGHAM, Ill. - When you have a wound that will not heal, you need expert, compassionate care. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's Wound Healing Center ...
Apr 23, 2024
Three Decades, Thousands of Voices
For Immediate Release Three Decades, Thousands of Voices This year we celebrate our biggest milestone to date - 30 years of advocacy! Over the past three decades, we have stood as a beacon of hope, providing stability, guidance, and unwavering support to those who need it most. As we reflect on our journey, we are remi...
Apr 23, 2024
Mattoon City-Wide Cleanup: Saturday, May 4, 2024
For Immediate Release Mattoon City-Wide Cleanup: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Mattoon Yard Waste Facility The City of Mattoon will be conducting a Cleanup Day from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Roll-off dumpsters will be available at the Mattoon Yard Waste Facility at Shelby Avenue and Logan Street. The dumpster...
Apr 23, 2024
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination GREATER OMAHA PACKING CO., INC. FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products t...
Apr 22, 2024