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Bad Company to Headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand
For Immediate Release Bad Company to Headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand SPRINGFIELD, IL - On Saturday, August 10, Bad Company will take the Illinois State Fair Illinois Lottery grandstand stage....
Mar 28, 2019
Righter seeks to strengthen constitutional protections for taxpayers
For Release - State Senator Dale Righter's Office Righter seeks to strengthen constitutional protections for taxpayers Springfield, IL-On March 26, State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) unveiled Sena...
Mar 28, 2019
Flower Sale to Benefit United Way of Effingham County
Stevens Industries is once again having their flower sale with proceeds going to United Way of Effingham County. 11" Premium Hanging Baskets are available in Double Impatients, Calibrocha, and Headlin...
Mar 28, 2019
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital celebrates local Sisters’ contributions during National Catholic Sisters Week
For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital celebrates local Sisters' contributions during National Catholic Sisters Week (EFFINGHAM, IL) - National Catholic Sisters Week, a component o...
Mar 28, 2019 To recognize their contributions, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently honored local Sisters on March 12 during the hospital’s daily Mass in their Chapel, followed by a luncheon in the hospital Board Room. Those who participated in the celebration included: (seated, left to right) Sister Kathleen Bushur and Sister Sandra Sudkamp; (standing left to right) Sister Carol Beckermann, Sister Jane Boos, Sister Rene Simonelic, Sister Jane Marie Hotze, Sister Ann Vincent Siemer, Sister Pat Thies and Sister Christina Marie Frick. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.
Charleston Police K9 Team Fundraiser
The Charleston Police Department is having their annual K9 fundraiser at the Charleston and Mattoon Monical's Pizza locations on April 16, 2019. All proceeds go to the Charleston Police K9 Team to sup...
Mar 28, 2019
IDOA Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Proposals
For Immediate Release IDOA Now Accepting Specialty Crop Grant Proposals SPRINGFIELD, IL. - In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of...
Mar 28, 2019
Lake Land College student named a 2019 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar
For Immediate Release Lake Land College student named a 2019 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar Lake Land College student and Phi Theta Kappa Treasurer Rhyta Hooks of St. Elmo has been named a 2019...
Mar 28, 2019 Lake Land College student and Phi Theta Kappa Treasurer Rhyta Hooks of St. Elmo has been named a 2019 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.
Senate GOP Proposes Two-Thirds Majority To Raise, Pass New Taxes
Senate GOP Proposes Two-Thirds Majority To Raise, Pass New Taxes (Springfield, IL) -- Senate Republicans are putting forth a resolution calling for a change in the state constitution. The change propo...
Mar 28, 2019
State Representative Creates Bill Allowing Students To Anonymously Report Bullying
State Representative Creates Bill Allowing Students To Anonymously Report Bullying (Springfield, IL) -- A state representative is proposing a bill that would allow school children to anonymously repor...
Mar 28, 2019
U.S. Marshals Involved In Peoria Death Investigation
U.S. Marshals Involved In Peoria Death Investigation (Peoria, IL) -- U.S. Marshals are involved in a Peoria death investigation. Authorities say 22-year-old Rodger Thompson died as Marshals tried to s...
Mar 28, 2019
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