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Illinois Poetry Out Loud Champion Advances to National Finals
For Immediate Release - April 16, 2024 Illinois Poetry Out Loud Champion Advances to National Finals The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) congratulates Illinois Poetry Out Loud champion, Yohanna Endashaw of Niles West High School, Skokie and runner-up, Kate Roth of Central High School, Champaign. In Illinois this year, 44 h...
Apr 16, 2024
Budzinski Honors Life of Dr. William Patterson on House Floor
For Immediate Release - April 16, 2024 Budzinski Honors Life of Dr. William Patterson on House Floor WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) took to the House Floor to recognize the late Dr. William Patterson, a remarkable community leader, lifelong Champaign-Urbana resident and dedicated associate pr...
Apr 16, 2024
SBL Issuing Name Tags for ED Visitors
SBL Issuing Name Tags for ED Visitors Beginning Tuesday, April 23, all visitors accompanying patients in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Emergency Department will be issued a sticker with their name to wear that should be visible at all times. SBL Emergency Department Director Jordan Edwards explained, "Our patients' and s...
Apr 16, 2024
OSFM and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois Telecommunicators
For Immediate Release - April 15, 2024 OSFM and ISP Honor and Celebrate Illinois Telecommunicators In 2023, ISP telecommunicators handled more than 530,000 calls for service. Springfield - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Illinois State Police (ISP) are joining together to recognize and honor al...
Apr 16, 2024
ISP Announces Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement
For Immediate Release - April 16, 2024 ISP Announces Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Brian Dickmann, announces the results of Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols held in Champaign County on April 16, 2024. This program p...
Apr 16, 2024
Budzinski Continues Call on President Biden to Make Springfield Race Riot Site a National Monument
For Immediate Release - April 16, 2024 Budzinski Continues Call on President Biden to Make Springfield Race Riot Site a National Monument WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Monuments for All for a press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol to continue her call for President Biden ...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record
For Immediate Release - April 15, 2024 Illinois youth turkey hunters set new harvest record SPRINGFIELD - Illinois youth turkey hunters harvested a preliminary total of 2,006 birds during the 2024 youth turkey season, breaking the previous harvest record of 1,733 set in 2020. The dates for this year's season were March...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release - April 15, 2024 Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Acting Captain Brian Dickmann, announces the results of Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Macon and Vermilion County on April 13, 2024. These NIT...
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Frey Donates Equipment to Horizon Health Rehab Department
Dr. Frey Donates Equipment to Horizon Health Rehab Department (Paris, IL)-Psychologist Marilyn Frey is a longtime supporter of Horizon Health and the community. Her recent gift to the Horizon Health Foundation helps patients in Horizon Health's Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program live healthier, more active lives. "I ju...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois EPA Celebrates Earth Month by Recognizing Young Environmentalists through Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest
For Immediate Release - April 14, 2024 Illinois EPA Celebrates Earth Month by Recognizing Young Environmentalists through Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest Students Recognized for Creativity on the Topic of Water SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency today honored a group of creative fifth a...
Apr 16, 2024