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Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for Latest Winter Road Conditions
SPRINGFIELD - As the official start of winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark the newly redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com for continual...
Dec 20, 2017
Soil and Water Management Webinar is February 20th
The University of Illinois Extension office in Arthur will be the site for soil and water management webinar on February 20th. Topics will include cover crops, soil health tests, and managing microbes...
Dec 20, 2017
Applications for IAA Foundation Scholarships Due February 1st
Applications for IAA Foundation scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau are due by February 1st. Just under $145,000 will be awarded, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. A ...
Dec 20, 2017
EIU receives gift from Wells Fargo to provide local scholarships
(Charleston, IL) - Leaders from Wells Fargo Advisors in Charleston and Eastern Illinois University came together to celebrate a new scholarship program initially revealed last month. In early November...
Dec 20, 2017 Representatives from Wells Fargo Advisors and Eastern Illinois University gathered today to celebrate their partnership in developing the Community Ambassador Scholarship program, which encourages local high school graduates to stay in the area and attend EIU. From left to right: Craig Cunningham, CFP ® and First Vice President- Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors; Robert Carr, First Vice President- Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors; Dan Cunningham, Managing Director- Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors; Michael Murray, Director of Development for Eastern Illinois University; Gary Swearingen, CFP ® and Complex Manager at Wells Fargo Advisors; Dr. David Glassman, President of Eastern Illinois University; Amanda Beals, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors; and Christopher Considine, Senior Vice President- Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors. Photo submitted by EIU.
Lake Land College Adult Education to offer free computer classes
Lake Land College's Adult Education will be offering free computer classes in various locations. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 5 for the Effingham location. Tuesday, Feb. 6 for the Mattoon location and F...
Dec 20, 2017
Three Local Men Recognized at Department of Agriculture Holiday Luncheon
Three area men were recognized at the Department of Agriculture's annual holiday luncheon. Donald Ruckman, of Altamont, for 25-years of state service, and Ashmore's Richard Davis and David Dhom, of Ne...
Dec 20, 2017
Mattoon Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
A Mattoon man was sentenced to 15-years in prison for his role in a break-in and attack of another man. Jared Wilson is accused of being one of two who broke into 69-year-old Barry Haist's residence. ...
Dec 20, 2017
Coles County Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting
The Coles County Farm Bureau's annual meeting will be held January 15th at the Burgess-Osborne Auditorium in Mattoon. Ryan Orrick, Lake Land College Ag Division Chair will be the guest speaker. Breakf...
Dec 20, 2017
Hindsboro Breakfast With Santa This Saturday
Hindsboro Volunteer Fire Department invites you to Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 23rd at the Hindsboro Civic Center. Santa will be there from 8am to 9:30am. Breakfast is served from 7am to ...
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Entries for Mattoon Arts Council's Quilt Show Still Being Accepted
Entries are being accepted for the Mattoon Arts Council's 2018 quilt show. Quilts that reflect the theme "Oh My Stars and Pinwheels" are encouraged, but not required. Forms must be turned in by Januar...
Dec 20, 2017
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