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SIC Board Takes Action on New Bachelor Degree Agreement

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to unanimously pass an agreement with Missouri Baptist University to offer a Bachelor’s Degree at SIC for area students. Officials say that the university... Read More.

Travel Tips When Visiting Countries With Zika Virus

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

Visiting friends and family in areas with Zika virus requires taking special health precautions because individuals may stay longer, be in places with fewer protections against mosquitoes (e.g. houses without screens or air conditioning), or be in familiar places where individuals may not take... Read More.

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, Illinois State Police District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2014, speed was the reason for 32.4% of all traffic... Read More.

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Five things to know about Illinois State Fair Preview Night

Tuesday, July 19 by Jc Tinsley

New and exciting things are planned for the 2016 Illinois State Fair Preview Night on Thursday, August 11th. Here are five things you need to know: New Time for Twilight Parade: 5:30pm Each year the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches through the streets of the... Read More.

Illinois Agencies Announce Coordinated Mosquito Reduction Strategy

Monday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director Alec Messina and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. today announced a plan to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Illinois, like West Nile virus and Zika virus, by removing... Read More.

Shawneetown bank robber makes first court appearance Thursday

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Kentucky man made his first appearance in US District Court in Benton on Thursday and was charged with robbing the Grand Rivers Community Bank in Shawneetown. 32 year old Marcus Howard Householder of Reed, KY was indicted earlier this week by a federal grand... Read More.

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Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Expand Driver’s License Designation for Veterans

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

At the 98th Annual American Legion Department of Illinois Convention in Springfield today, Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 2173 to allow National Guard members and reservists to obtain the veteran identifier on their Illinois driver's license. “Some National Guard members and reservists were concerned... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding House Passage of GMO Labeling Legislation

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the GMO labeling legislation. “We’re extremely pleased to see the House of Representatives vote with the Senate to pass the Roberts-Stabenow GMO labeling... Read More.

Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair

Friday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

An Ernie Banks rookie card, an 1856 flying eagle cent, and an Elvis Presley concert ticket stub are some of the 21,500 unclaimed property items worth $167,000 to be auctioned live on August 20 on the Ethnic Village Stage at the Illinois State Fair... Read More.

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12th Annual Illinois C.O.P.S. Cycle Across Illinois

Thursday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (“C.O.P.S”) will hold their 12th Annual Cycle Across Illinois, a charity bicycle ride to support the Illinois families of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The 340+ miles ride will begin... Read More.

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SIC Board Takes Action on New Bachelor Degree Agreement

Travel Tips When Visiting Countries With Zika Virus

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2016 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Five things to know about Illinois State Fair Preview Night

Illinois Agencies Announce Coordinated Mosquito Reduction Strategy

Shawneetown bank robber makes first court appearance Thursday

Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Expand Driver’s License Designation for Veterans

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding House Passage of GMO Labeling Legislation

Treasurer Frerichs Announces Live Unclaimed Property Auction at the Illinois State Fair

12th Annual Illinois C.O.P.S. Cycle Across Illinois

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