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Madigan Introduces Bill Streamlining Administration of Lincoln Library

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to make the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum into a freestanding institution in his proposed state budget, Speaker Michael J. Madigan is introducing legislation to improve the administration of the library, advancing an effort prioritized by both Rauner... Read More.

Jesse White’s Legislation to Expand the Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Passes House

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois House of Representatives today.House Bill 1805, sponsored by state... Read More.

Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.7% in January

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’s unemployment rate held at 5.7 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and distributed today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). December job growth... Read More.

Grayville City Council meeting agenda for March 13th

Friday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

CITY OF GRAYVILLE MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERROLL CALL:Mayor BischCommissioner JordanCommissioner BrockCommissioner DownsCommissioner StroudCONSENT AGENDATREASURER’S REPORTPURCHASE ORDER APPROVALSOTHER BUSINESS:1. Sale of Real Estate I-64 Plaza2. Discipline and Purchase Policies3. Update Motor Fuel Tax Program 20174. Salt Contract5. Authorize Purchase... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Event

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

March 15 is an annual celebration, a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand up, speak out, and engage in the fight against tobacco use since 1996. It is organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. This year more than 1000 events... Read More.

SIC Model Illinois Government Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Championship

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

2017 Outstanding Large Delegation Southeastern’s state champion MIG team poses at the Capitol with State Senator Dale Fowler. Pictured are (l-r) Braden Scroggins, William Tippett, Nolan Sutton, Morgan Denbo, Head Delegate Tracy Stokich, Ryan Dennison, Reagan Gray, Casper Johns, Sen. Dale Fowler, Chloe Brandon,... Read More.

Daddy/Daughter Hair School Coming to SIC April 1

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fathers of little girls are often teased about how their daughters hair looks when they get them ready for the day. Luckily, Southeastern Illinois College’s cosmetology program has come up with a solution for a father’s hair woes.On April 1 from 9-11 a.m., the... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ 28h Annual Golf Classic set for May 15, 2017 at Sunset Hills Country Club

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will hold its 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 15. This year’s Girl Scout golf classic features for the first time the Million Dollar Shoot-Out where four lucky golfers will have... Read More.

FMH Book Fair March 10

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Friday, March 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and gifts up... Read More.

Fifth Discovery Camp comes to Rend Lake College

Thursday, March 9 by Jc Tinsley

Students between seventh and twelfth grades are invited back to Rend Lake College’s fifth annual Discovery Camp on the Ina campus this summer. The free camp is set for June 20-21.Every year, Discovery Camp helps students navigate through a number of health care fields... Read More.