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Summer Concert Series in Heritage Park
The summer concert series in Heritage Park in downtown Mattoon kicks off tonight, Monday, May 20, 2019. The Mattoon Community Concert Band will perform at 7:00. There is no charge to attend, but pleas...
May 20, 2019
Gov. Pritzker declares May 21 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Gov. Pritzker declares May 21 as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker has declared Tuesday, May 21, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in Illinois to honor of the men and wom...
May 20, 2019 mario / CC
Family Recovering After Prison Transport Rear-Ends Rental Car
Family Recovering After Prison Transport Rear-Ends Rental Car (Altamont, IL) -- Three members of a family are recovering after a prison transport van rear-ended their rental car. The crash happened ea...
May 20, 2019
Bill Suspending Teacher Basic Skills Test Heads To Governor
Bill Suspending Teacher Basic Skills Test Heads To Governor (Springfield, IL) -- A bill suspending the use of a basic skills test for Illinois teacher licensing is headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker's d...
May 20, 2019
Funeral Held For Teen Shooting Victim In Champaign
Funeral Held For Teen Shooting Victim In Champaign (Champaign, IL) -- The Champaign community is mourning as a teen shooting victim was laid to rest. A funeral was held for 14-year-old Elijha Booker o...
May 20, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Coles County in east central Illinois... Southern Edgar County in east central Illinois... Northe...
May 19, 2019
Vienna Beef Ltd. Recalls Beef Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Vienna Beef Ltd., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,030 pounds of beef frank links products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal.
May 18, 2019
New Rehab Building Opens at Horizon Health
For Immediate Release New Rehab Building Opens at Horizon Health (Paris, Ill.)-A public open house for Horizon Health's new Rehabilitation Services building will take place Tuesday, May 28, from 4 to ...
May 17, 2019 The public is invited to an open house for Horizon Health’s new Rehabilitation Services building on Tuesday, May 28, from 4 to 6 pm. The new building is located behind the former rehab services space on Horizon Health’s main campus. Photo submitted by Horizon Health.
Washington Savings Bank – Proud Supporter of Effingham Child Development Center
For Immediate Release (Press Release) Washington Savings Bank - Proud Supporter of Effingham Child Development Center Washington Savings Bank is a proud supporter of Effingham Child Development...
May 17, 2019 Washington Savings Bank is a proud supporter of Effingham Child Development Center. The bank’s recent donation of $10,000 will go towards helping ECDC improve their playground area. This “Playground for ALL Children” will include water drainage, an improved play surface for wheelchairs, ADA approved play equipment that is expected to last for a least 10 years, sun shades, and privacy fencing. Photo submitted by Washington Savings Bank.
Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $8.1 million in Community Stabilization Grants
For Immediate Release Illinois Housing Development Authority Announces $8.1 million in Community Stabilization Grants CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board of Directors tod...
May 17, 2019
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