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Statewide poll: Majority of Illinois voters say state should balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

More than half of Illinoisans say state government spends too much money, and should close its budget deficit by only cutting spending – not raising taxes. This is according to a new poll of likely Illinois voters, released today by the non-partisan Illinois Policy... Read More.

Guardian Center annual banquet to feature Midwest Dueling Pianos March 24th

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Guardian Center, Inc. is pleased to bring the Midwest Dueling Pianos to our 2017 Annual Banquet. The Guardian Center serves White, Gallatin, Saline, Edwards, Wabash, Richland, Lawrence and Crawford Counties in Southeastern Illinois.Our annual fundraising banquet will be on March 24, 2017 at... Read More.

FMH named #1 in Quality Participation

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

FMH Quality Analyst, Luke McDaniel, who attended the Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando Fairfield Memorial Hospital is among 100 Illinois hospitals that voluntarily participate in the Illinois Hospital Association Hospital Engagement Network, and was recently rated #1 among... Read More.

Donna Sullivan and Martha Heflin retire from FMH Board of Directors

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured are Martha Heflin and Donna Sullivan who were presented plaques in honor of their 33 years of service to the FMH Board of Directors, along with Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors President, Patrick L. Molt, M.D., and the two new members... Read More.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) remindsIllinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio producers that the final date to apply for insurance coverageon spring barley, burley tobacco, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, dry beans, forage seeding, grainsorghum, green peas, hybrid seed corn, oats, popcorn, potatoes, processing beans, processingpumpkins, processing... Read More.

SIC’s Forensic Falcons Are 2017 State Champs

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The state champion SIC Forensic Falcons took home a number of trophies from NIU. Pictured are (back row, l-r): Joli Murphy, Kaydee Dycus, Shay Wood, Gabe Motsinger; (middle row, l-r): Shannon Welker, Noah Taylor, Chanse Tullis, Carrice McDaniel; (front row, l-r): Rachael Hooven,... Read More.

Frerichs Seeks Clarity and Commonsense to Protect Medical Marijuana Patients

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration needs to plainly say if it intends to crack down on the medical marijuana industry in Illinois, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.The administration’s comment of “greater enforcement” of laws that could close banks that have a relationship with the... Read More.

“BINGO! THE WINNING MUSICAL” TO DELIGHT AUDIENCE OF ALL AGES AT WVC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Brubeck Arts Center at Wabash Valley College will be filled with laughter as Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council present “BINGO! The Winning Musical.” Sue Schriber of Evansville, IN, returns as Guest Director of this clever musical sure to delight... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND AMERICAN LEGION OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR SUMMER YOUTH POLICE PROGRAM

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45thAnnual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, Illinois, and will run June 25-30, 2017. Dozens... Read More.

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Upcoming Events at SIC

Tuesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

March 7, 1 p.m. -- Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Baseball vs. Mineral Area College at Falcon Field. March 11, 8 a.m. – A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class will be offered on the Harrisburg campus in room A-116. Tuition is $49.50 and a fee of $52. ... Read More.