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Kirk Not Attending Convention
According to 24/7 News Source, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk apparently has better things to do than join his fellow Republicans at the convention in Cleveland this summer. Kirk's campaign spokesman sent out...
Apr 15, 2016 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
State Worker Suing the Governor
A state worker is suing Governor Rauner and other state officials, claiming the state budget impasse has left her and others without health insurance. Carrie Weeks-Kinowski, a nonunion employee of Nor...
Apr 15, 2016
Chicago Police Officers Union Dismisses Mayoral Task Force
The union for Chicago police officers is dismissing the report of a mayoral task force that finds systemic racism in the department and a deeply flawed disciplinary process. Fraternal Order of Police ...
Apr 15, 2016 Roman Boed / CC
Widow Seeks Survivor Benefits
The widow of Fox Lake police officer Joe Gliniewicz is trying to cash in on his pension. Melodie Gliniewicz is seeking survivor benefits as she awaits trial for her alleged role in her husband's schem...
Apr 15, 2016
Lake Land College invites local eateries to apply to be an approved college caterer for special events
Lake Land College invites area caterers to apply to become a Lake Land College Board of Trustee-approved caterer for fiscal year 2017. Throughout the fiscal year, there are a variety of catered events...
Apr 15, 2016
Mark Kirk Not Planning to Attend Republican National Convention
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk apparently has better things to do than join his fellow Republicans at the convention in Cleveland this summer. Kirk's campaign spokesman sent out a statement yesterday saying K...
Apr 15, 2016 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Lincoln-Themed Dinner Theater Coming to Oakland
"Lincoln's Trial & Tribulations" dinner theater will be taking place in Oakland on April 29th and 30th. Performances will take place from 6 to 8pm at the Oakland Methodist Church. Seating is limit...
Apr 15, 2016 Believe Creative / CC
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
This is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Illinois State Police says it is focused on catching drivers who fail to abide by the texting-while-driving law and other distracted driving...
Apr 15, 2016 jo.sau / CC
Who's Coming to Bagelfest 2016?
Curious about who's coming to Bagelfest this summer??? Well, the wait is almost over! Don't miss the Yawn Patrol tomorrow, Friday, Morning because Mattoon Tourism Director Angelia Burgett will be join...
Apr 14, 2016 liz west / CC
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital receives 2015 Bronze Award for “Commitment to Excellence” from Illinois Performance Excellence
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital recently accepted their 2015 Bronze Award for "Commitment to Excellence" from Illinois Performance Excellence (ILPEx). On March 23, twenty hospital leadership and ...
Apr 14, 2016
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