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Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America Launch “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign to Combat Hunger in Eastern Illinois
For Immediate Release Eastern Illinois Foodbank, Walmart, Sam's Club and Feeding America Launch "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." Campaign to Combat Hunger in Eastern Illinois URBANA, Illinois - One in ei...
Apr 23, 2019
EIU Jazz Ensemble releases new CD
EIU Jazz Ensemble releases new CD (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University's Jazz Ensemble has released a new CD. EIU's award-winning Jazz Ensemble, directed by Sam Fagaly, has received such acc...
Apr 23, 2019
IDOA Dedicates Plaque to Former Director John R. Block
For Immediate Release IDOA Dedicates Plaque to Former Director John R. Block SPRINGFIELD, IL - John R. Block is a name many in agriculture know. He served as the Director of the Illinois Department of...
Apr 23, 2019 John R. Block is a name many in agriculture know. He served as the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture from 1977-1981 and is the only Illinois Director to go on to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Photo submitted by Illinois Department of Agriculture.
More than 50 students on EIU’s fall 2018 honors list
For Immediate Release More than 50 students on EIU's fall 2018 honors list (Charleston, IL) - More than 50 students were named to Eastern Illinois University's honors list for the fall semester 2018. ...
Apr 23, 2019
Charleston Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
For Immediate Release Charleston Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant CHARLESTON, Ill.-The Charleston Fire Department has received a $3,000 fire prevention grant fro...
Apr 23, 2019 Charleston Fire Department received a grant from FM Global to purchase 200 smoke detectors with a 10 year sealed battery. Charleston firefighters: Left – Dillion Harley Right – Kiel Schaljo. Photo submitted by Charleston Fire Department.
Man Arrested After Urbana Hit-And-Run
Man Arrested After Urbana Hit-And-Run (Urbana, IL) -- A Savoy man is facing charges after police say he hit a bicyclist while driving under the influence. Urbana officers responded to the scene of the...
Apr 23, 2019
Governor Pritzker Marks 100 Days In Office
Governor Pritzker Marks 100 Days In Office (Springfield, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is marking his 100th day in office. Since taking office, Pritzker has signed a landmark law raising the minimum wage t...
Apr 23, 2019
Illinois Man Lands Job After Getting Ride From Police Officer
Illinois Man Lands Job After Getting Ride From Police Officer (East St. Louis, IL) -- A man in Illinois is starting a new job this week after getting a ride to his interview from a police officer. Ka'...
Apr 23, 2019
Police In Illinois Search For Missing Boy
Police In Illinois Search For Missing Boy (Crystal Lake, IL) -- Police in the Chicago area are searching for a five-year-old boy who went missing last week. Andrew Freund disappeared from his family's...
Apr 23, 2019
Twenty Cases Of Mumps Confirmed At Indiana University
Twenty Cases Of Mumps Confirmed At Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) -- The number of mumps cases at Indiana University is continuing to grow. School officials say there are 20 cases of mumps at th...
Apr 23, 2019
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