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Ameren donates to 2018 United Way Campaign
For Immediate Release Ameren donates to 2018 United Way Campaign Marty Watson and employees of Ameren presented a check to Linda Hemmen and representatives from United Way of Effingham County. Employe...
Jan 31, 2019 Front Row: L to R: Peggy Valenti, Marty Watson, Linda Hemmen, Paul Rogers and Matt Lohman. Back Row: L to R: Laura Stephens, Greg Schumacher, Lori Lohman, Shelley Ashley, Deborah Love and Mitch Althoff. Photo submitted by United Way of Effingham County.
Illinois State Police Announce Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement Efforts
For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Announce Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement Efforts Springfield, Illinois -- Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce enforcement plans for the upcoming S...
Jan 31, 2019
Eastern Illinois Foodbank to Benefit from 2018 Hunger Relief Fund Tax Check-Off
For Immediate Release Eastern Illinois Foodbank to Benefit from 2018 Hunger Relief Fund Tax Check-Off URBANA, Illinois - Illinois residents have the option to make a donation to fight local hunger on ...
Jan 31, 2019
Wine Sales Up But A Slowdown Looms
Wine Sales Up But A Slowdown Looms (Sacramento, CA) -- U.S. wine sales are still up, but the industry is bracing for a slowdown. Preliminary data released yesterday at the Unified Wine and Grape Sympo...
Jan 31, 2019 Didriks / CC
Frost Quakes Heard Across Parts Of Illinois
Frost Quakes Heard Across Parts Of Illinois (Davenport, IA) -- The loud boom you may have heard during the worst of yesterday's cold was not a tree branch falling or a car crashing. The National Weath...
Jan 31, 2019
U Of I Proposes Another Tuition Freeze
U Of I Proposes Another Tuition Freeze (Urbana, IL) -- The University of Illinois is looking to, once again, hold the line on tuition. U of I President Tim Killeen yesterday proposed a tuition freeze ...
Jan 31, 2019
Chicago Area Remains In Deep Freeze
Chicago Area Remains In Deep Freeze (Undated) -- The Chicago area is still in a deep freeze. A wind chill warning remains in effect until noon today. The National Weather Service says wind chills coul...
Jan 31, 2019 Roman Boed / CC
Illinois Lawmaker Wants SIU Campus Building In Springfield
Illinois Lawmaker Wants SIU Campus Building In Springfield (Springfield, IL) -- One downstate Illinois lawmaker wants to open a new campus for Southern Illinois University, this time in Springfield. D...
Jan 31, 2019
Frigid Temperatures Once Again Closing Schools, Government Offices
Frigid Temperatures Once Again Closing Schools, Government Offices (Undated) -- A lot of folks across Illinois are getting another day off thanks to the bitter cold. Schools across the state, local go...
Jan 31, 2019
Bowls of HOPE
HOPE of East Central Illinois' annual "Bowls of HOPE" soup supper and dessert auction will be held at Home Church of Charleston February 19th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door....
Jan 31, 2019
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