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Illinois General Assembly Cancels In-Person Work Next Week
Illinois General Assembly Cancels In-Person Work Next Week (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois General Assembly is canceling all in-person work next week due to COVID-19 concerns. Lawmakers have been in...
Jan 13, 2022
Illinois Fuel and Retail Association Calls on Lawmakers to Oppose New Legislation Allowing More Local Gas Taxes
For Immediate Release - January 12, 2022 Illinois Fuel and Retail Association Calls on Lawmakers to Oppose New Legislation Allowing More Local Gas Taxes Springfield, IL...Illinois residents could be p...
Jan 13, 2022 Josh Sharp, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association.
Congresswoman Miller Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese Land Purchases in the United States
For Immediate Release - January 12, 2022 Congresswoman Miller Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Chinese Land Purchases in the United States WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) and Co...
Jan 13, 2022 Photo Credit: Congresswoman Mary Miller, Illinois 15th Congressional District.
Dieterich Bank Cashes in for United Way
Dieterich Bank Cashes in for United Way Employees of Dieterich Bank presented a check to Kelsey Goeckner, Campaign Chair, and representatives with United Way of Effingham County. Corporate and Employe...
Jan 12, 2022 L to R: Front Row: Linda Hemmen, Debbie Womack, Michelle Gillespie, Jane Lustig, Lauren Lustig, Hannah Walk, Kelsey Goeckner, Nancy Bloemker
Back Row: Nikki Bloemer, Kayla Duncan, Karli Isley, Wendy Probst, Russ Runde, Lewis Martin. Photo submitted by United Way of Effingham County.
Sen. Bailey Launches Valentines For Seniors Program
For Immediate Release - January 12, 2022 Sen. Bailey Launches Valentines For Seniors Program Louisville, IL - To help uplift the spirits of seniors throughout the community, State Senator Darren Baile...
Jan 12, 2022
Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame
For Immediate Release Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan H...
Jan 12, 2022
Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation Donates Cardiac Rehabilitation Equipment to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
For Immediate Release Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation Donates Cardiac Rehabilitation Equipment to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital EFFINGHAM- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital recently r...
Jan 12, 2022 HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently received a $5,000 donation from the Andrew Gobczynski Big Heart Foundation (AGBHF) for the purchase of total body trainer recumbent bike for the hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation patients. Present at the check presentation were (left to right): Leon Gobczynski; Greg Uebinger, board member of the AGBHF; (in front) Ashley Ludwig, board member of the AGBHF; Stephanie Gobczynski Uebinger, chairperson of the AGBHF; and St. Anthony’s representatives Audrey Dhom, cardiac rehab nurse; Bobbi Kinkelaar, chief nursing officer; Angela Kelly, director of surgical services and cardiovascular services; Michael Wall, director of philanthropy; and Chad Markham, president and CEO. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's.
IDOC Pauses County Intakes to Protect Staff, Individuals in Custody from Latest Covid-19 Surge
For Immediate Release - January 12, 2022 IDOC Pauses County Intakes to Protect Staff, Individuals in Custody from Latest Covid-19 Surge (Springfield) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is...
Jan 12, 2022
Vaccines 5-11 Year Olds
Sarah Bush Lincoln is offering a vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 on Saturday, Jan. 15, at the SBL Mattoon Walk-In Clinic a 200 Dettro Drive. Parents or guardians must accompany the child(ren)...
Jan 12, 2022
Illinois 33 at the railroad crossing near Beecher City to close Jan. 18 for repairs
For Immediate Release - January 12, 2022 Illinois 33 at the railroad crossing near Beecher City to close Jan. 18 for repairs EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illino...
Jan 12, 2022
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