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University Of Illinois President Offered Contract Extension
University Of Illinois President Offered Contract Extension (Chicago, IL) -- University of Illinois President Tim Killeen is being offered a contract extension that ups his compensation by about 40-pe...
Jan 15, 2020
Strong Storm System Will Likely Affect the Area Friday into Saturday
For Immediate Release US National Weather Service Central Illinois: Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 3:30pm Although there is still considerable uncertainty in the forecast details, a strong storm system wi...
Jan 14, 2020
700,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled
700,000 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Recalled (Undated) -- Toyota is recalling 700-thousand vehicles in the United States. The car manufacturer says fuel pumps can fail, causing engines to stall and increas...
Jan 14, 2020
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
For Immediate Release Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Community Development an...
Jan 14, 2020
Shimkus Hosts Nominees for Military Academies
For Immediate Release Shimkus Hosts Nominees for Military Academies MARYVILLE, Illinois - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has announced a list of 21 future leaders he has nominated to one of...
Jan 14, 2020 Among the students receiving an academy nomination from Congressman John Shimkus (center) are (left to right) Jordan Winings of Shelbyville High School (U.S. Air Force Academy), Griffin Brown of Central A&M High School (U.S. Military Academy), Robert Choate of Charleston High School (U.S. Military Academy), and Taylor Drake of Charleston High School (U.S. Naval Academy). Photo submitted by Congressman Shimkus office.
Lake Land College Stands Ready to Assist Individuals Affected by Mattoon LSC Communications Plant Closure
For Immediate Release Lake Land College Stands Ready to Assist Individuals Affected by Mattoon LSC Communications Plant Closure The Lake Land College community is saddened to learn of the announced cl...
Jan 14, 2020
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
For Immediate Release Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Community Development an...
Jan 14, 2020
Informational Meeting about the 2020 Census
An informational meeting about the 2020 census will be held January 30th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., and February 5th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Learn how the census aff...
Jan 14, 2020
Golden Apple, Eastern Illinois University, ROE #39 Partner to Address Illinois’ Teacher Shortage
For Immediate Release Golden Apple, Eastern Illinois University, Regional Office of Education #39 partner to address Illinois' teacher shortage (Charleston, Illinois) - Golden Apple, Eastern Illinois ...
Jan 14, 2020
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan Resigns
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan has resigned. This comes after a former lobbyist's email came to light defending a state worker facing accusations for having stayed silent ab...
Jan 14, 2020
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