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Illinois Firearm Season Preliminary Harvest Totals 80,021 Deer

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Hunters harvested a preliminary total of 80,021 deer during the seven-day Illinois Firearm Deer Season that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 3. The 2017 preliminary harvest total compares to the final total of 79,559 deer harvested during the firearm season in 2016.The preliminary harvest for... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Annual Environmental Education Competition for Fifth and Sixth Grade Students

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois are invited to compete in this year’s Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). This year’s contest theme is Illinois isCelebrating 200 Years! How Can You Be... Read More.

Office of the State Fire Marshal Streamlines Firefighter State Training Certification Process

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

State Fire Marshal Matt Perez and Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Director Royal Mortenson announced today an intergovernmental agreement that streamlines the process for Illinois firefighters who complete IFSI courses to receive state certification. Under the terms of the agreement, the IFSI will be... Read More.

Governor, safety leaders launch safe-driving campaign

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner is teaming up with Illinois safety leaders to drive home the importance of the state’s Move Over law.To launch the new “Give Them Distance” campaign, the governor gathered today with leaders from... Read More.

IAA Foundation Offers Scholarships to Support Ag, IFB Families

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members and their children are encouraged to apply for 76 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, will be awarded in total of... Read More.

Shimkus Stands Up for Second Amendment

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised the passage of H.R 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which allows law-abiding citizens with a concealed carry permit in one state to carry in another state without the fear of breaking the law. “The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act... Read More.

FMH presents November Employee of the Month

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors employees monthly for providing exceptional patient care and customer service internally and externally. Pictured is Mariah Minor, FMH Skilled Care Unit Nurse Manager, presenting the Employee of the Month Plaque to Sharon Box, CNA, Skilled Care Unit Secretary. In November, Sharon... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Urge President Trump to Remain in NAFTA

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) members today urged President Donald Trump to support American farmers by continuing trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico and remaining a part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “Trade deals ensure we have a market for our products and... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Members Elect President, Vice President

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) delegates re-elected President Richard Guebert, Jr. and elected a new Vice President, Brian Duncan of Ogle County, at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 2-5. Richard Guebert, Jr., of Ellis Grove in Randolph County, will serve another two-year term as... Read More.

SOFTBALL CAMP TO BE HELD AT WVC

Wednesday, December 6 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College will host a Softball Camp on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February 11, 2018. The camp, for girls ages 7-17, will be held in WVC’s Spencer Sports Center Gym. Hitting and Fielding will be on Saturday, February 10 and Sunday, February... Read More.