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Mobile app lets students discover skills and identify education and career paths to unlock their potential
CHICAGO - The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state's college access and financial aid agency, has partnered with Knack, a unique mobile app that allows students to play video games...
Mar 29, 2017
Statement from Secretary of Education Beth Purvis on the Senate Executive Committee’s Decision on State-City Pension Deal
Secretary of Education Beth Purvis released the following statement on the Senate Executive Committee's failure to move forward with Senators Connelly and Tracy's proposal for statewide pension reform...
Mar 29, 2017
Mobile Vet Center in Mattoon
The Mobile Vet Center will be at the Mattoon VFW Friday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to stop by and discuss available services and benefits. The Mobile Vet Center als...
Mar 29, 2017
Governor Highlights New Cadet Illinois State Police Classes
Governor Bruce Rauner today highlighted the approval of two Illinois State Police (ISP) Cadet classes, and reaffirmed the administration's continued support for the ISP and public safety. He proclaime...
Mar 29, 2017
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans
Vietnam War Veterans today were honored and thanked for their service during the Vietnam War at the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois. During the ceremony, a ...
Mar 29, 2017
City of Mattoon, Hydrant Flushing
The City of Mattoon, Public Works Department, will begin flushing fire hydrants Monday April 3, 2017 and continue until all lines are flushed. Flushing will be conducted weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and...
Mar 29, 2017
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. Forty communities across...
Mar 29, 2017
Comptroller Mendoza Continues To Blast Rauner
Comptroller Mendoza Continues To Blast Rauner (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza continues to blast Governor Rauner over the state's finances. Speaking at a Chicago senior citizen ap...
Mar 29, 2017
Rock Valley College Tuition To Jump 15-Percent
Rock Valley College Tuition To Jump 15-Percent (Rockford, IL) -- Blame the state of Illinois for the higher cost of classes at Rock Valley Community College. Trustees voted last night to raise tuition...
Mar 29, 2017
Schock Lawyers Challenge Evidence From Federal Informant
Schock Lawyers Challenge Evidence From Federal Informant (Urbana, IL) -- Lawyers for former Congressman Aaron Schock say the federal government crossed the line when it used a staffer as an informant....
Mar 29, 2017 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
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