Local News

Extended hours announced for Spring 2016 at RLC

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2015) – Returning and first-time students will have more chances to cross everything off their “to-do” list next month with extended hours at Rend Lake College. During these times, students can register for courses, pick up textbooks, get their Student... Read More.

FMH ER SEEING IMMEDIATE RISE IN K-2/SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA OVERDOSES

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

After having several young adults and teens present to Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room and hearing of other surrounding hospitals with patients presenting to their emergency departments with the same diagnosis, FMH Administrative Leadership is taking the lead to educate and alert parents, teachers,... Read More.

Shimkus Addresses the Human Toll of the War on Coal

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – As the House debated energy legislation this week, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) reminded his fellow representatives of the human toll of the Obama Administration’s War on Coal. “The human toll is lost jobs, lost benefits, and bankruptcies which... Read More.

State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers and highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois. The Commission will also recognize... Read More.

Shimkus Backs Infrastructure & Education Bills

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – In the flurry of legislative business before the year’s end, the House passed two bills this week to reauthorize transportation infrastructure funding and restore local control of primary and secondary education. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported both bipartisan measures.“Repaving miles of... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential library holds second art contest

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Children across America are getting another chance to use their creativity to honor the nation’s 16th president as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds its second Lincoln Art Contest.The deadline for submissions is Dec. 18. Winning entries will go on... Read More.

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Wabash General Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

December 4, 2015 (Mt. Carmel, Illinois) – The Hospital Compare star ratings relate to patients’ experience of care. The ratings are based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems Survey (HCAHPS) measures that are included in Hospital Compare. HCAHPS has... Read More.

Hope Center offers Toys for Tots golf balls, Green Lights

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured is Kim Lingafelter Asst. Dir. of the Hope Center and Volunteer Terrell Lock. Terrell will be selling Toys for Tots Golf Balls for $5 to help out with Toys for Tots. Terrell will also be selling Green Lights to honor Veterans for... Read More.

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit Named Among America’s “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit is again among a group of local, long term and post-acute care providers that has been named among the country’s “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit was named on... Read More.

IDOT, ISP, Tollway Join Forces to Help Prepare Motorists for Snow and Ice

Wednesday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – As snow and ice season bears down on Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up to alert motorists to be prepared and to remember: “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” By taking... Read More.