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Lake Land College’s Dental Hygiene Students are Now Accepting Patients
Lake Land College's Dental Hygiene students are now accepting patients for the fall and spring semesters. Appointment times are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-4 p.m. ...
Oct 24, 2017
International Paper Combines with Graphic Packaging
According to a company press release, International Paper has signed a definitive agreement to contribute its North America Consumer Packaging business to Graphic Packaging in a transaction valued at ...
Oct 24, 2017
IL Department on Aging Assists Seniors for Medicare Open Enrollment
Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department on Aging's (IDoA) Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is reminding seniors of the free counseling assistance available to Medicare-eligible individuals and...
Oct 24, 2017
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Designated a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care
(EFFINGHAM, IL) - In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced that HSHS St. Antho...
Oct 24, 2017
Richland County Schools Were on Lockdown yesterday
Richland County schools were placed on lockdown shortly before noon yesterday. Officials say they became aware of a written threat of violence and enacted emergency operations on buildings. Things wer...
Oct 24, 2017
Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Start Veto Session
Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Start Veto Session (Springfield, IL) -- It could be a very busy week in Springfield. Or Illinois lawmakers could just talk about the state's issues. Lawmakers are du...
Oct 24, 2017
Judge Drops Two Counts Against Former Congressman Schock
Judge Drops Two Counts Against Former Congressman Schock (Urbana, IL) -- The case against Aaron Schock is a little smaller. A federal judge yesterday dismissed two counts against the former congressma...
Oct 24, 2017 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Illinois AG Among Those Pushing Back Against National Concealed Carry
Illinois AG Among Those Pushing Back Against National Concealed Carry (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois' attorney general is among those pushing back against a national concealed carry permit. Lisa Madigan ye...
Oct 24, 2017
Illinois Schools Get The Last Of Last Year's Money
Illinois Schools Get The Last Of Last Year's Money (Springfield, IL) -- School districts across Illinois are finally caught up with last year's state aid checks. The IllinoisComptroller's office yeste...
Oct 24, 2017
Illinois Included In Listeria Recall
Illinois Included In Listeria Recall (Chicago, IL) -- If you shop at Meijer, Trader Joe's, or Walmart you'll want to check your fridge or pantry. Mann Packing of Salinas, California yesterday issued a...
Oct 24, 2017
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