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You Could Warm Your Home for Free This Year
In celebration of its 100th year in business, The Republic Companies of Davenport, Iowa, is partnering with the Salvation Army to "Give Warmth" this winter. Republic will give away up to 25 high-effic...
Oct 08, 2016 Ryan McFarland / CC
Sewer work is scheduled in Charleston
Charleston will be having some sewer work done beginning on Monday, October 10th. This work will force a closure of a section of Garfield Avenue in Charleston between 18th and 20th streets. This work ...
Oct 08, 2016 The Local People Photo Archive / CC
Salvation Army Support
During the aftermath of Hurricane Mathew, your support will allow the Salvation Army to provide shelter, food, spiritual and emotional care, and other assistance for the disaster survivors and rescue ...
Oct 08, 2016 Ryan McFarland / CC
Puppy Therapy Helped Students With Midterms
According to WCIA Online, it's midterm week for nursing students at St. John's Nursing College in Springfield, IL and the faculty decided puppy therapy could help students wind down for a moment befor...
Oct 08, 2016 Prophetic_Blogger / CC
Hindsboro Volunteer Fire Department's pork chop dinner
The Hindsboro Volunteer Fire Department welcomes you to their annual pork chop dinner, Saturday, October 8th at the civic center. Come by between 5:00 and 8:00 pm for a grilled chop, side dishes, home...
Oct 08, 2016
Windsor High School fundraiser
The Windsor High School class of 2017 will host a Longaberger Binga fundraiser on October 22nd. Doors will open at 5pm and the games start at 6:00. Tickets are $10 in advance, and will be $15 at the d...
Oct 08, 2016
Fall Girls on the Run 5k
The Fall Girls on the Run 5K will be November 12th at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Race day registration will be from 7:30-8:30am. The race starts at 9:00am. If you're already signed up, packet pick-...
Oct 08, 2016
Governor Announces Appointment, Staff Succession
Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Greg Smith the new Director of the Illinois Lottery. Smith currently leads the Vermont Lottery and brings years of marketing and sales experience...
Oct 07, 2016
Illinois State Police Investigating Bank Robbery in Farina
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the Midland States Bank in Farina, Illinois, earlier this morning. At approximately 9:34 a.m. on October 7, 2...
Oct 07, 2016
Governor Takes Clemency Action
Governor Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 235 clemency petitions. Fewer than 50 petitions remain from previous administrations. The 240 clemency petitions Governor Rauner acted upon today ar...
Oct 07, 2016
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