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Reconstruction of Fayette Avenue to block access to Raney Street
Reconstruction of Fayette Avenue to block access to Raney Street EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that access to Raney Street from Fayette Avenue in Effingham will be bl...
Jul 21, 2023
Cross County Mall Donates to SBL Hospice House
For Immediate Release Cross County Mall Donates to SBL Hospice House Sarah Bush Lincoln thanks Cross County Mall for its $298.44 donation to the SBL Hospice House campaign: The most important home you...
Jul 21, 2023 Pictured left to right: Stephanie Reinbolt, Cross County Mall Event Coordinator, Amy Card, SBL Foundation Director, and Lauren Norris, Rural King Business Development Manager. Photos submitted by Sarah Bush Lincoln
Stay Cool and Safe in and Around the Pool this Summer
For Immediate Release - July 18, 2023 Stay Cool and Safe in and Around the Pool this Summer Children younger than 5 account for 91% of drowning fatalities in home pools or hot tubs Springfield, Ill- P...
Jul 21, 2023
Chevelle Completes the 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Line Up
For Immediate Release - July 18, 2023 Chevelle Completes the 2023 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Line Up SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair announced today that Chevelle will rock the Illinois ...
Jul 21, 2023
State Representative Adam Niemerg to run for Re-Election in the 102nd District
For Immediate Release - July 18, 2023 State Representative Adam Niemerg to run for Re-Election in the 102nd District Dieterich, IL - State Representative Adam Niemerg says that while there is undoubte...
Jul 21, 2023 State Representative Adam Niemerg. Photo submitted by State Rep Niemerg.
Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government
Air pollution rule change to move forward, preventing sanctions from federal government State oversight committee objected to process of how the change was proposed By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illin...
Jul 21, 2023 Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, speaks to members of the Illinois Pollution Control Board at the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules meeting on Tuesday. Cunningham is the co-chair of the bipartisan 12-member committee. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Water: Your everyday energy drink
For Immediate Release Water: Your everyday energy drink Benefits of staying well-hydrated EFFINGHAM- Water does your body good. In fact, it is the best choice for your body. As we head into the middle...
Jul 21, 2023 Tracy Dennis, MS, RDN, LD, registered dietitian with HSHS Medical Group Diabetes and Endocrinology – Effingham, Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony.
Rose Statement on SAFE-T Act Ruling
For Release - July 18, 2023 Rose Statement on SAFE-T Act Ruling State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement regarding the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the SAFE-T Act: "T...
Jul 21, 2023
Governor Pritzker Waives Penalties, Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather
For Release Governor Pritzker Waives Penalties, Interest for Taxpayers Affected by Severe Weather CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that individuals and businesses devastated by the severe we...
Jul 21, 2023
Cumberland Endzone Club Duck Race
The Cumberland Endzone Club is hosting a duck race on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Route 121 bridge over the Embarrass River. If you're lucky enough to have the winning duck, you'll take home $250!...
Jul 21, 2023
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