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HFS to increase funding for Planned Parenthood to protect reproductive healthcare access across Illinois
For Immediate Release - December 23, 2025 HFS to increase funding for Planned Parenthood to protect reproductive healthcare access across Illinois $4 million investment will cover the gap created by t...
Dec 23, 2025
Lake Land College recognizes EMS graduates at annual pinning ceremony
For Immediate Release - December 17, 2025 Lake Land College recognizes EMS graduates at annual pinning ceremony Lake Land College recently recognized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) graduates at an a...
Dec 23, 2025 The Fall 2025 graduates of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
Front row (from left to right): Emergency Services Program Director & Clinical Coordinator Jasmine Ballard; Peyton Daugherty, Charleston; Gabriel McElroy, Assumption; Austin Nichols, Mattoon; Curtis Robinson, Bethany; Stetsen Traub, Effingham; Jesse Bond, Sumner; Tyler Warner, Mattoon, Grayson Thomas, Paris; Brandon Balaco, Alton.
Back row (from left to right): Allied Health EMS Adjunct Instructor Lucas Ruholl; Kyle Parish, Decatur; Jacob Matthews, Mattoon; Kimberly Webb, Mt. Erie; Jonathan McCain, Atlanta, Ill.; Kristen Chapman, Flora; Mike Schwenke, Allied Health Adjunct Instructor; Dr. Joshua Novak, Medical Director at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Photo submitted by Lake Land College
LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER live at Ruoff Music Center on Friday, August 7, 2026
LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER live at Ruoff Music Center on Friday, August 7, 2026 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirm...
Dec 23, 2025
IEMA-OHS to Hold Exercise of Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station
For Immediate Release - December 19, 2025 IEMA-OHS to Hold Exercise of Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station SPRINGFIELD-An exercise to test the emergency response plan for the area surrounding the Q...
Dec 23, 2025
Lake Land College Navigator News wins awards at Illinois Community College Journalism Award ceremony
For Immediate Release - December 16, 2025 Lake Land College Navigator News wins awards at Illinois Community College Journalism Award ceremony Several staff members of Lake Land College's student-run ...
Dec 23, 2025
A Conversation with Kamala Harris at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis February 26
For Release A Conversation with Kamala Harris at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis February 26 INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Former Vice President Kamala Harris will continue her book tour for...
Dec 23, 2025
The Frontmen to Play Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in June, 20, 2026
The Frontmen to Play Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater in June, 20, 2026 With 30 No. 1 hits and 30 million albums sold, THE FRONTMEN are the voices behind the soundtrack of Friday night honkytonks, first k...
Dec 23, 2025
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
For Release National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Designate a Driver this December December has arrived with its usual charm, weather, and holiday zeal. Now is the time for gatherings, celebratio...
Dec 23, 2025
Illinois Accountability Commission Hosts First Meeting
For Release Illinois Accountability Commission Hosts First Meeting Compelling testimony shed light on human impact of the widespread use of chemical agents during Operation Midway Blitz CHICAGO -The I...
Dec 22, 2025
Lake Land College nursing instructors awarded IBHE Nurse Educator Fellowship
For Release Lake Land College nursing instructors awarded IBHE Nurse Educator Fellowship Two Lake Land College nursing instructors, Lara Lash of Mason and Bethany Workman of Dieterich, were recently a...
Dec 22, 2025 Lake Land College Nursing Instructor Lara Lash was named a recipient of the IBHE Nurse Educator Fellowship for the Fall 2025 semester. Pictured is Lash. Photo submitted by Lake Land College
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