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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays Off the Mortgage on the Home of Fallen Illinois Police Officer
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is honored to announce it has paid, in-full, the mortgages on the homes of 50 fallen first responder and Gold Star families, including the family of Champaign Police Of...
Oct 07, 2021
Mattoon Chamber Encourages You to Visit Local Restaurants
Thursday, October 14, 2021, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview: Our local res...
Oct 06, 2021
Pritzker administration announces applications are open for second round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives funding
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2021 Pritzker administration announces applications are open for second round of Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives funding SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Departme...
Oct 06, 2021
Sen. Rose Unveils "Fund the Police Act" Targets Gun Trafficking and Violent Crime with Slate of Legislative Initiatives
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2021 Sen. Rose Unveils "Fund the Police Act" Targets Gun Trafficking and Violent Crime with Slate of Legislative Initiatives Champaign, IL... State Senator Chapin Ro...
Oct 06, 2021
Ameren Illinois Leverages New Mobile Technology to "Sniff" Out Methane
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2021 Ameren Illinois Leverages New Mobile Technology to "Sniff" Out Methane COLLINSVILLE (OCTOBER 6, 2021) - Coming to a local neighborhood near you: a new Ameren Il...
Oct 06, 2021 Ameren Illinois has a new tool (vehicle) to help us sniff out natural gas leaks and methane. The "gas sniffer" vehicle works by deploying a high-tech analyzer on the rear of a hybrid electric car. As the vehicle drives through city streets, it detects the presence of methane and ethane and passes air samples to a device that records wind speed and directional readings. Ameren Illinois crews use the GPS coordinates to pinpoint the location and mobilizes response units. Photo submitted by Ameren.
The Pritzker Administration Announces the Recipients of the Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grant
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2021 The Pritzker Administration Announces the Recipients of the Illinois Fire Department COVID-19 Relief Grant Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fi...
Oct 06, 2021
Pritzker Administration and Award-Winning Artist Common Announce Launch of First Ever Music Production Program at Stateville Correctional Center
For Immediate Release - October 5, 2021 Pritzker Administration and Award-Winning Artist Common Announce Launch of First Ever Music Production Program at Stateville Correctional Center (CREST HILL) - ...
Oct 06, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Authorities
For Immediate Release - October 6, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Authorities Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announce...
Oct 06, 2021
Old State Capitol reopening for tours Oct. 7
For Immediate Release - October 6, 20221 Old State Capitol reopening for tours Oct. 7 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Old State Capitol building in Springfield will again welcome visitors to tour the interior...
Oct 06, 2021
PCH Volunteers Host Chocolate Sale in October
For Immediate Release - October 5, 2021 PCH Volunteers Host Chocolate Sale in October (Paris, IL)-The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers will have a two-day chocolate sale in October. The sale will t...
Oct 06, 2021
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