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Three Dead, Dozens More Hurt After Amtrak Train Derails In Northern Missouri
Three Dead, Dozens More Hurt After Amtrak Train Derails In Northern Missouri (Mendon, MO) -- Three people are dead and dozens more are hurt after an Amtrak train derailment in northern Missouri. Amtra...
Jun 28, 2022
Coles Co. Nurse Resigns Over Controversial Social Media Comments
Coles Co. Nurse Resigns Over Controversial Social Media Comments (Mattoon, IL) -- A Coles County nurse is stepping down following backlash over controversial comments made on social media over the wee...
Jun 28, 2022
Illinois Primary Election Day
Illinois Primary Election Day (Springfield, IL) -- It is election day for the Illinois Primary. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Illinois residents can register to vote at their polling place toda...
Jun 28, 2022
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Re-enforcing Value of Illinois High School Diploma
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Re-enforcing Value of Illinois High School Diploma Chicago-Today Governor JB Pritzker signed SB3792 into law, amending the code of multiple acts and agencies to replace...
Jun 24, 2022
Golf Benefit Raises Record Amount for Hospice House
For Immediate Release - June 24, 2022 Golf Benefit Raises Record Amount for Hospice House A record $76,000 was raised during the 33rd annual SBL Foundation Golf Outing with net proceeds benefitting th...
Jun 24, 2022 The new 14,470 square-foot Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House is being planned for construction on the north side of the Health Center campus, near the east pond. Construction of the $8 million, eight-room home will begin in spring 2022 with the home expected to open in early 2023. Photo submitted by Sarah Bush Lincoln.
Public Health Officials Announce 27,094 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
For Immediate Release - June 24, 2022 Public Health Officials Announce 27,094 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today report...
Jun 24, 2022
Jobs Up in All Metros, Unemployment Rates Down in Most Areas in May
For Immediate Release - June 24, 2022 Jobs Up in All Metros, Unemployment Rates Down in Most Areas in May SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased in eleven Illinois metropolitan areas, increased...
Jun 24, 2022
Gov. Pritzker's Remarks Following the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
For Immediate Release - June 24, 2022 Gov. Pritzker's Remarks Following the Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade *Remarks As Prepared For Delivery* Video of the Governor's remarks will be ...
Jun 24, 2022
Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on the Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe V. Wade
For Immediate Release - June 24, 2022 Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on the Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe V. Wade CHICAGO- I am angry but unafraid. Today, and every day, I will continue fighti...
Jun 24, 2022
Vacation Bible School
East Side Church of the Nazarene will host Vacation Bible School, July 6th through July 9th. The theme is The Great Investigation. Vacation Bible school will meet from 6pm to 8:30pm
Jun 24, 2022
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