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WYSE Academic Challenge
The regional WYSE (Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering) Academic Challenge will be held at Lake Land College on February 1st. 25 high schools will battle in biology, chemistry, computer science...
Jan 14, 2019
IL State Trooper Dies While Assisting In Crash
(Northbrook, IL) -- An Illinois State Trooper is dead after being hit by a vehicle while responding to a crash on an interstate in a Chicago suburb. Trooper Chris Lambert was on his way home yesterday...
Jan 13, 2019 Phil Roeder / CC
Millions People Impacted By Intense Winter Storm
(Undated) -- At least seven people are dead from a winter storm packing heavy snow and ice from Missouri to New Jersey. The storm has currently settled in the Mid-Atlantic region, sparking travel dela...
Jan 13, 2019 Amanda B / CC
Lake Land College Painting Class
Lake Land College Community Learning is offering a Painting with Oils or Acrylics class at the Kluthe Center in Effingham. The eight-session class is open for registration and will be held on Wednesda...
Jan 13, 2019
Partial Federal Shutdown Now The Longest In U.S. History
(Washington, DC) -- The partial government shutdown is one for the record books. It's now the longest in U.S. history as it rolls into its fourth week. President Trump continues to demand money to bui...
Jan 12, 2019 Michael Vadon / CC
Intense Winter Storm Blasts Through Midwest As It Heads East
(Undated) -- An intense winter storm is blasting through the Midwest as it heads East. The system has dumped over nine inches of snow on St. Louis and closed sections of Interstate around the city. Ov...
Jan 12, 2019 Ben Stephenson / CC
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
For Immediate Release Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of t...
Jan 11, 2019
IDNR Accepting Applications for Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Illinois Bicycle Path (Bike Path) Grant Programs
For Immediate Release IDNR Accepting Applications for Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Illinois Bicycle Path (Bike Path) Grant Programs SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois ...
Jan 11, 2019
Farm Credit Illinois Offering Scholarships
Farm Credit Illinois is offering thirty $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture, as well as $500 community improvement grants for 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Online...
Jan 11, 2019
SNAP benefits will continue through February during federal shutdown but will be issued earlier than usual
For Immediate Release SNAP benefits will continue through February during federal shutdown but will be issued earlier than usual CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced to...
Jan 11, 2019
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