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First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Illinois For 2018
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018. A Chicago resident in her 60s became ill in mid-May. ...
Jun 20, 2018
Governor’s nominees to join landmark gathering of state and federal STEM education leaders at the White House
For Immediate Release CHICAGO (June 20, 2018) - Gov. Bruce Rauner's nominees - Julie Mueller, Campus President of Universal Technical Institute; Dr. Jose Torres, President of Illinois Mathematics and ...
Jun 20, 2018
EIU’s Alexander honored by Fraternity and Sorority Programs
EIU's Alexander honored by Fraternity and Sorority Programs (Charleston, IL) Eastern Illinois University's Office of Fraternity and Sorority Programs awarded Jeremy Alexander, associate director for M...
Jun 20, 2018 Jeremy Alexander, associate director for Marketing and Greek Court with University Housing and Dining Services. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
Lake Land College seeking third party comments for upcoming accreditation visit
Lake Land College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit November 5-6, 2018,...
Jun 20, 2018
Mattoon Man Facing Possession Meth and Criminal Tresapassing Charges
According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Chad M. Sanders, 42 years of age of Mattoon, for the offenses of Possession of Methamphetamine and Criminal Trespass to Residence. Th...
Jun 20, 2018 Chad M. Sanders. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mattoon Man Charged with Burglary
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Austin R. Lee, 19 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Burglary. The arrest occurred on 6/19/2018 at 3:50pm at 2416 Dewitt in Mattoon. ...
Jun 20, 2018 Austin R. Lee. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mark William's Annual Picnic
The Annual Mark William's Annual Picnic at Camp New Hope is Tuesday, July 10th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Bring your appetite because Omega Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will provide the food. It is f...
Jun 20, 2018
EIU’s Corpse Flower expected to bloom in late June/early July
For Immediate Release EIU's Corpse Flower expected to bloom in late June/early July (Charleston, IL) Steven Malehorn, manager of Eastern Illinois University's H.F. Thut Greenhouse, is eagerly awaiting...
Jun 20, 2018 Eastern Illinois University’s H.F. Thut Greenhouse, is eagerly awaiting the sixth blooming of EIU’s Titan Arum – also known as the Corpse Flower. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
Mattoon City Council Approves Solar Farm
The Mattoon City Council gave the go-ahead for the development of a solar farm to be located in Enterprise Park. Officials say construction should begin in the spring of next year. The council also ap...
Jun 20, 2018
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting of Members
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2018 MATTOON, IL - Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative (CMEC) members braved the high temperatures to attend the annual meeting of the cooperative held on Friday, June 1...
Jun 20, 2018 CMEC scholarship recipients on hand for the meeting were left to right: Tanner Gray, Caeleb McKee, Avery Pierce and Jacob White shown with Board President Jeff Hudson. Second row are President/CEO Kim Leftwich and Directors Steve Shrader and Scott Uphoff. Photo submitted by Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative.
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