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Patching of Illinois 16 in Coles County begins September 30
For Immediate Release Patching of Illinois 16 in Coles County begins September 30 CHARLESTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on Illinois 16 between the west cit...
Sep 26, 2019
Former SBL Board Members Receive Update
Former SBL Board Members Receive Update Sarah Bush Lincoln President & CEO Jerry Esker met with former SBL board members to recognize their leadership and to keep them informed on the Health Syste...
Sep 25, 2019 Pictured (left to right): Ned Hoppin, MD, John Hedges, Steve Wente, Ann Bacon, Scott Wilson, Chairperson, SBL Health Center and Health System Board of Directors, Eddie Terwilliger, Steve Honselman, Doug Bock, Don Davis, Jeanne Dau, Barbara Hoppin, Mike Lanman, Joyce Madigan, Keith Perry, Charles Kirschner, Lou Hencken, Tim Mooney and Bill Hill, Chairperson, SBL Health Foundation Board of Directors. Photo submitted by Sarah Bush Lincoln.
Illinois State Museum to Return Artifacts to Australian First Nations
For Immediate Release Illinois State Museum to Return Artifacts to Australian First Nations SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois State Museum will return 42 culturally significant objects currently in its...
Sep 25, 2019
IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
For Immediate Release IDHS Launches New Video Campaign to Promote Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the ...
Sep 25, 2019
Lake Land College Community Choir to begin rehearsals
For Immediate Release Lake Land College Community Choir to begin rehearsals The Lake Land College Community Choir will begin its fall rehearsals Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. in the Lake Land Col...
Sep 25, 2019
State Announces Start of Winter Energy Assistance Program
For Immediate Release State Announces Start of Winter Energy Assistance Program Springfield - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that seniors and peopl...
Sep 25, 2019
Jimmy John’s Sale Approved by Board Members
The parent company of Arby's, Sonic Drive-In and Buffalo Wild Wings has agreed to buy Jimmy John's. The transaction is expected to close by the end of next month. The sale price was not disclosed. Jim...
Sep 25, 2019 Clyde Robinson / CC
E-Cigarette Maker JUUL Announces New CEO
E-Cigarette Maker JUUL Announces New CEO (San Francisco, CA) -- E-cigarette maker JUUL has new leadership. The company announced today that CEO Kevin Burns is stepping down and K.C. Crosthwaite is mov...
Sep 25, 2019
Champaign Council Approves Recreational Marijuana Tax
Champaign Council Approves Recreational Marijuana Tax (Champaign, IL) -- The Champaign city council is implementing a three-percent sales tax on recreational marijuana. The council unanimously approve...
Sep 25, 2019
Questionable Photos Appear In Google Search For Sangamon County Jail
Questionable Photos Appear In Google Search For Sangamon County Jail (Sangamon County, IL) -- Questionable photos are appearing in Google searches for the Sangamon County Jail. Officials say someone h...
Sep 25, 2019
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