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General Election 2018
The General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls will be open in Illinois from 6am to 7pm. Polls in Indiana will be open from 6am to 6pm. Early voting is available in Illinois and Indiana. You...
Oct 28, 2018
Dr. Philip Holloway Honored as Rural Physician of Excellence
For Immediate Release Dr. Philip Holloway Honored as Rural Physician of Excellence (Paris, Ill.)-The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) has awarded Philip Holloway, DPM, a 2018 Rural Physician o...
Oct 28, 2018 The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) awarded Dr. Philip Holloway a 2018 Rural Physician of Excellence Award. The award is presented to doctors who have made a significant impact on the health of communities and shown dedication toward improving access to care in medically underserved areas of the state. Pictured are (front row): Lynn Holloway; Philip Holloway, DPM; and Gwen Holloway; (second row) Ollie Smith, Horizon Health president & CEO; Sandra Larson, Rosalind Franklin University associate professor, associate provost for clinical partnerships; Eunice Chaney, Horizon Health clinic director/risk manager; and Margaret Vaughn, IRHA director. Photo submitted by Horizon Health.
Online Safety Focus of Presentations
For Immediate Release Online Safety Focus of Presentations Cyber bullying is taking its toll on young people across the country and the local community is not immune to it. Sarah Bush Lincoln's Body E...
Oct 28, 2018
Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces National Philanthropy Day Finalists
For Immediate Release Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces National Philanthropy Day Finalists CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2018) -- The East Central Illinois Chapter of the Associat...
Oct 28, 2018 (C)Larry Kanfer. The 2018 National Philanthropy Day recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Lyn Jones. Photo submitted by the East Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPECI).
The Exchange Club of Mattoon's Annual Pulled Pork Supper
The Exchange Club of Mattoon's annual pulled pork supper will held November 12th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Tickets are $10.00 each. Serving will be from 4:30-7:00 p.m. In addition to the meal, they'...
Oct 28, 2018 WordRidden / CC
12th annual Veteran's Day Golf Scramble
The 12th annual Veteran's Day Golf Scramble will be played at Cardinal Golf Course in Effingham. Tee time is 11:11 on 11/11. Proceeds will benefit the Effingham County Veterans Memorial and American L...
Oct 28, 2018
Charleston Library Make and Take
The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Make and Take will be taking place on Saturday, November 10th, from 10:30am-4:00pm, or while supplies last, in the KidSpace Atrium. Kids under eight, please br...
Oct 28, 2018
Starved Rock, Matthiessen State Parks To Grow
Two of Illinois' most popular state parks are getting a little bigger. Governor Rauner announced the state is buying just over 26 hundred acres of land to expand Starved Rock and Matthiessen state par...
Oct 28, 2018
Digital Divide Affecting Youth Education
(Undated) -- Digital access is affecting the success of young people in school. A Pew Research study reports that 15 percent of all teens live in households without high-speed internet, and 17 percent...
Oct 27, 2018 Zulfikar Dharmawan / CC
Dodgers win Late, Late Late Show, cut Red Sox lead to 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) Brian Dozier swung bananas from a rope over the dugout railing. How appropriate. The longest game in World Series was bananas. Twenty-three players on each team, including nine pitche...
Oct 27, 2018 Andrew Malone / CC
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