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Volunteers Needed for Bagelfest 2023
Bagelfest can't happen without volunteers, so if you'd like to help out, they'd love to have ya! You can sign up for a three-hour shift in the souvenir and information tent; help out with the bagel br...
Jun 15, 2023
Former Gov. Rauner's portrait added to state Capitol's 'Hall of Governors'
Former Gov. Rauner's portrait added to state Capitol's 'Hall of Governors' Republican joins all Illinois' former governors except Blagojevich By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnew...
Jun 15, 2023 Former Gov. Bruce Rauner, now a Florida resident, unveils his official portrait before it is hung on the wall of the Illinois State Capitol. Rauner, a Republican, was governor from 2015 until 2019. Pictured above Rauner is the portrait of his predecessor, Democrat Pat Quinn, and at right is his Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Double Your Fun at the 2023 Illinois State Fair
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 Double Your Fun at the 2023 Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair announced today a new promotion that will give fairgoers a way to double...
Jun 14, 2023
Announcing recipients of the Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 Announcing recipients of the Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship (Effingham, Illinois - June 12, 2023) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is honore...
Jun 14, 2023 Joleen Deters is a 2023 graduate of Teutopolis High School. Joleen has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship and plans to attend Lake Land College to study agriculture. Photo submitted SICF.
Lincoln Service schedule change as passenger trains reach 110 mph
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 Lincoln Service schedule change as passenger trains reach 110 mph Chicago-to-St. Louis project reducing travel times, improving safety and service CHICAGO - Gov. ...
Jun 14, 2023
Tractor Raffle to Benefit Two-Story Outhouse Festival in Gays
Tickets are available for a tractor raffle to benefit this summer's Two-Story Outhouse Festival in Gays. You could win a classic: A 1940 Farmall "H" row crop tractor. Tickets are $35 each, and only 20...
Jun 14, 2023
Horizon Health Receives 'Gold Seal of Approval'
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 Horizon Health Receives 'Gold Seal of Approval' Accreditation award recognizes highest quality care, patient safety (Paris, IL)-Horizon Health continues to receiv...
Jun 14, 2023
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology supplier diversity office invites vendors to participate in procurement webinar
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology supplier diversity office invites vendors to participate in procurement webinar SPRINGFIELD - The supplier dive...
Jun 14, 2023
Strasburg Annual Golf Ball Drop
Strasburg's annual golf ball drop will return Friday, July 14, 2023. Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100 each. If your golf ball lands closest to the flag, you'll win $5,000! If there's a tie, the ...
Jun 14, 2023
ISP Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release - June 12, 2023 ISP Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Brian Dickmann, announc...
Jun 14, 2023
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