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A careless moment during the Korean War leads to a frightening confrontation
By Dr. Mark DePue, Director of Oral History Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library It has been 64 years since Wilbur Fawns of Williamsville, Ill., served in Korea - 64 years for his memories as a...
May 24, 2017
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing. 19 projects across the s...
May 24, 2017
Clean-up Day in Findlay
Clean-up day in Findlay will be June 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A dumpster will be next to the Community Building to collect materials free of charge. If you're unable to drop off, just set it by the...
May 24, 2017
New Summer Fun at Old State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD - The Old State Capitol will be humming with activity this summer as it offers yoga classes, free concerts and "Lunch on the Lawn." The fun begins Saturday, May 27, with the first concert ...
May 24, 2017
An act of American Unity in a shared Moment of Remembrance for our Fallen Heroes
(Springfield, IL).... The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a ...
May 24, 2017
Rose: Democrats raise taxes and still don’t balance budget
Springfield, IL - State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse. "This morning in committee, Democrats admitted that thi...
May 24, 2017
Lake Land College Honors Nurses at Annual Pinning Ceremony
At the 2017 Lake Land College Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony, graduating nurses received their pins. Brennan Debenham, Effingham, received the Marilyn Fuqua Thompson Nursing Award, which...
May 24, 2017
Consolidated Communications Awards $35,000 in Grants to Area Schools
MATTOON, Ill. - May 24, 2017 - Consolidated Communications recently awarded $35,000 in grants to local schools through its Earning For Learning (EFL) program during a reception at the company's headqu...
May 24, 2017
Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched
Springfield, IL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse. "The Democrats showed their true intentions that all t...
May 24, 2017
Graco Recall on some Child Restraints
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, Graco Children's Products Inc. is recalling eight models of their Graco My Ride 65 convertible child restraints. The report says...
May 24, 2017
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