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Cluster Of Elizabethkingia Cases Identified In Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today recent test results show 10 Illinois residents have been diagnosed with infections caused by a strain of Elizabethkingia anophelis that ...
Apr 20, 2016
Licensed Practical Nursing Survey Suggests Aging Workforce
A shortage of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) may be on the horizon in Illinois, according to a recent study conducted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Ill...
Apr 20, 2016 GotCredit / CC
Meghan Trainor to Play State Fair
Singer, songwriter, producer extraordinaire Meghan Trainor is bringing "The Untouchable Tour" to the 2016 Illinois State Fair this August. The 20-year-old became a household name in 2014 with her hit ...
Apr 20, 2016
Admission Fee Raised For Illinois State Fair
A large group of people will be paying more to attend the Illinois State Fair this year. The state Department of Agriculture says the new admission fee for ages 13 to 59 is ten-dollars. Attendees will...
Apr 20, 2016
Missing Taylorville Teen Found Safe In Pennsylvania
According to 24/7 News Source, a missing Taylorville teen is coming home after she was found safe in Pennsylvania. Rachel Barrish had not been seen since February. Authorities say the 17-year-old was ...
Apr 20, 2016
State Senate Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
According to 24/7 News Source, an effort continues to decriminalize marijuana around the state. The Illinois Senate approved a measure that would impose fines on people caught with small amounts of th...
Apr 20, 2016 Lauri Rantala / CC
Earth Day at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Douglas-Hart Nature Center of Mattoon will be celebrating Earth Day this Saturday (4/23) The day will start with tree planting. If you'd like to help out, please dress accordingly, and bring gloves an...
Apr 20, 2016
Blake Shelton Performing In Peoria
Blake Shelton is coming to Peoria. The country music star will be performing at the Peoria Civic Center on September 15th. The show is part of his upcoming national tour. Tickets go on sale this Frida...
Apr 20, 2016 Joe Bielawa / CC
Cullerton Not Moving Forward With Plan To Tax Drivers By The Mile
Senate President John Cullerton is no longer proposing a plan to tax Illinois motorists on how many miles they drive. The Chicago Democrat announced he won't move forward with the bill this spring. Un...
Apr 20, 2016
Charleston Council OK's Budget and Approves Farmer's Market Parking Restriction
At last night's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members approved the balanced 2016-17 budget for the city. The general fund in the budget includes $13.06 million dollars in expenses an...
Apr 20, 2016 David Stanley / CC
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