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South Shore Furniture Issues Chest Recall
(Undated) -- A tip-over hazard for a piece of furniture is prompting a massive recall. South Shore Furniture is recalling more than 300-thousand chests due to serious tip-over and entrapment hazards. ...
May 09, 2019
EIU Student-Athletes Making the Grade
Eastern Illinois University student-athletes finished the semester with success in the classroom as 13 of the Panthers intercollegiate teams posted a 3.00 GPA or higher for the spring semester. As an ...
May 09, 2019
Rose and Caulkins Announce Agreement to Help Veterans
Springfield, IL- State Senator Chapin Rose and Representative Dan Caulkins announced they have reached an agreement with the University of Illinois to increase access for veterans. The lawmakers worke...
May 09, 2019
Lake Land College Commencement This Friday
Lake Land College's annual commencement ceremony will be May 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the Field House. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with overflow seating available in the Luther Student Center Theater. Ha...
May 09, 2019
Today's Sports Schedule: Thursday, May 9th
Chance of scattered showers today, so delays or postponements may occur: Track and Field: The EIU men's and women's teams are at the OVC Outdoor Championships at Southeast Missouri today through Satur...
May 09, 2019
Shimkus Aid in Douglas, Champaign Counties Next Week
An aide to Congressman John Shimkus will be available in Douglas County and Champaign County next week to assist with any problems you may be having with federal government agencies. On Monday, May 13...
May 09, 2019
Several Demonstrations Planned for Lincoln Log Cabin
Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site will present "What Will Ewe Make Today?" on May 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hands-on work with natural fibers like wool, plus, weaving, chair-caning, basket...
May 09, 2019
Law Enforcement, NAACP, Catholic Bishops Unite Against Recreational Pot Legalization
Law enforcement officials, Illinois NAACP representatives, and Illinois Catholic bishops are banding together with other anti-marijuana advocacy groups to stand against the legalization of recreationa...
May 09, 2019
Illinois Senate President Wants To Raise Cigarette Tax By Dollar
It could soon be a lot more expensive to buy a carton of cigarettes in Illinois. Illinois Senate President John Cullerton this week introduced a plan to raise the state's cigarette tax by a dollar. Ri...
May 09, 2019 Fried Dough / CC
Lake Land College hosted annual business and computer contest
Lake Land College hosted annual business and computer contest Shelbyville High School placed first in the team event at the annual Business and Computer Contest sponsored by the Lake Land College Busi...
May 08, 2019 Shelbyville High School placed first in the team event at the annual Business and Computer Contest sponsored by the Lake Land College Business Division and Club IT on April 26. Pictured from left to right are Shelbyville students Allison Schuricht, Carolyn Nohren, Harrison Wooters, Lucas Brown and Jordan Winings. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.
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