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EIU recognizes scholarship recipients, applauds donors at annual Tribute event
(Charleston, IL) Eastern Illinois University's annual Tribute event recognized a variety of student scholarship recipients, and celebrated the many donors who made those scholarships possible. The eve...
May 23, 2018 EIU Foundation President Tim McCollum presents the 2017 Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropist Award to Dr. Harry and Gladys Frost at the EIU Foundation’s annual Tribute event, held in April. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
IEMA Releases New Broadcast Campaign Focusing on Functional Needs Emergency Preparedness
SPRINGFIELD - Personal preparedness for emergencies is important for everyone, particularly households with members who have disabilities, functional needs or may need assistance during an emergency. ...
May 23, 2018
Hay Bales Registered 180 Degrees
According to a press release from the Teutopolis Fire Protection District Facebook page, Monday, the Teutopolis Fire Protection District went to a location where the property owner had someone come ou...
May 23, 2018 Photo submitted by Teutopolis Fire Protection District.
Oakland CUSD #5 Lockdown Lifted
According to a facebook post from Oakland CUSD #5, 10:20am, Wednesday, May 23: "This morning, one of our students diligently brought to our attention a Snapchat made by an individual that resides in o...
May 23, 2018
T-Town Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
A Teutopolis man was sentenced to 10-years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. 42-year-old Anthony Hartke is alleged to have had a graphic video of a 13 to 15-y...
May 23, 2018
Oakland CUSD #5 on Lockdown
UPDATED at 10:30am According to a facebook post from Oakland CUSD #5, 10:20am, Wednesday, May 23: "This morning, one of our students diligently brought to our attention a Snapchat made by an individua...
May 23, 2018
WIU Faces Uncertain Future
WIU Faces Uncertain Future (Macomb, IL) -- School leaders at Western Illinois University say they may run out of money by the end of next year. WIU on Monday said enrollment at its campuses in Macomb ...
May 23, 2018
Illinois State Police Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PREPARE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, is reminding motorists to take the necessa...
May 23, 2018
EIU announces, celebrates its 2018 Distinguished Seniors
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University has announced its 2018 Distinguished Senior Award recipients. Distinguished seniors at EIU are individuals who have enriched the university community wit...
May 23, 2018
“Swim Healthy. Stay Healthy.”
SPRINGFIELD - Healthy and Safe Swimming Week, May 21-27, 2018, is being observed the week before Memorial Day, a day when many pools open for the summer. This year's national theme is "Swim Healthy. S...
May 23, 2018
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