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Applications for Scholarships for Mattoon High School Grads
Applications are being accepted for the Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarships, through the Mattoon Area Community Foundation. Mattoon High School graduates who are majoring, or will be majoring in visual ...
Feb 23, 2017 Tax Credits / CC
Clinton Man Arrested for Methamphetamine Charges
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, Richard A.P. Gharrett, 32, of Clinton, Illinois has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing ...
Feb 22, 2017
Fatal Traffic Crash in Vermilion County
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 10 a fatal traffic crash occurred the morning of Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in Vermilion County. The incident occurred eastbo...
Feb 22, 2017
Three Vehicle Traffic Crash in Clark County
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 12 a three vehicle personal injury crash on Wednesday, January 22, 2017 sends three to the hospital. The incident occurred in C...
Feb 22, 2017
Villa Grove Man in Accident on I-70
A Villa Grove man was injured during an accident on I-70 eastbound, three miles south of Vandalia this morning. According to the Illinois State Police, 30 year old Steven D. Bertrand's vehicle left th...
Feb 22, 2017
Police Investigating Sexual Assaults At U Of I
Police Investigating Sexual Assaults At U Of I (Champaign, IL) -- Police are investigating reports of two sexual assaults over the President's Day weekend at the University of Illinois. Officials say ...
Feb 22, 2017
Governor Addresses State Board of Education to Emphasize Importance of Strong Accountability Standards
Governor Bruce Rauner today addressed the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) meeting to advocate for more rigorous standards to prioritize equity and closing achievement gaps. As part of the Eve...
Feb 22, 2017
IEMA Earthquake Education Kiosk Unveiled at University Mall in Carbondale
An interactive kiosk is now available to help residents of southern Illinois learn how to reduce damage to their homes and prevent injuries during an earthquake. The earthquake education kiosk include...
Feb 22, 2017
Vaccine Attacks Mosquito Saliva
Vaccine Attacks Mosquito Saliva (Bethesda, MD) -- Government doctors are testing a vaccine that would protect against any disease carried by a mosquito. The National Institute for Allergy and Infectio...
Feb 22, 2017 frankieleon / CC
Southern Illinois Mall Gets Earthquake Kiosk
Southern Illinois Mall Gets Earthquake Kiosk (Carbondale, IL) -- Shoppers in Carbondale can now add earthquake preparedness to their list of things to do at the mall. The Illinois Emergency Management...
Feb 22, 2017
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