Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Announces Financial Literacy Partnership with Econ Illinois

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a partnership with Econ Illinois to help improve financial literacy among Illinois students. The announcement was made during Money Smart Week at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. “We are excited to partner with Econ Illinois to promote Illinois’... Read More.

‘Base ball’ comes to Lewis and Clark site on May 6

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Underhand pitching? Strikers? Pitchers 45 feet from home? What game is this?It’s vintage “base ball” as played 150 years ago, and the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host a game Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m.The gentlemen of the Vandalia Old Capitals,... Read More.

Lewis and Clark State Historic Site plans festivities for anniversary of explorers’ journey

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will celebrate the start of the explorers’ famous journey with three days of special events, including unique educational activities for children and a free festival for people of all ages.More than 800 fourth-graders will take part in... Read More.

Illinois Awarded $16 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Crisis

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) was awarded a federal grant for over $16 million to fight Illinois’ opioid crisis. The grant is funded through the 21st Century Cures Act which includes an estimated $1 billion to states over the next two years... Read More.

SUNFEST TO BE HOSTED AT WVC APRIL 28

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

A big event is coming to Wabash Valley College, and it is “Sunfest” which will be held on the WVC campus on April 28, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. This is a student-built event that is FREE! Local bands will be competing... Read More.

Native storyteller at Cahokia Mounds

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Storyteller Dovie Thomason will share Native American folk tales and her own stories of Indian culture and history May 6 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.Thomason’s storytelling is filled with ancestral wisdom and traditional indigenous tales from her Lakota and Plains Apache heritage. She... Read More.

Frerichs Proposal to Compel Life Insurance Companies to Pay Death Benefits Dating Back to 1996 Passes Illinois House

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation requiring life insurance companies to look back to 1996 to identify policy holders who have died and the benefits have not been claimed or paid to their loved ones passed the Illinois House today, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. The Illinois House passed the... Read More.

Carmi woman surrenders at Carmi Police Department Tuesday night

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police arrested 23 year old Billie Jean Voliva of Carmi Tuesday night after she surrendered at the Police Department on a White County warrant for retail theft by an employee.Voliva turned herself in at 9:54 pm and was transferred to the custody... Read More.

Harrisburg man arrested by Sheriff’s Department Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Enfield Police Department, arrested a Harrisburg man Tuesday afternoon.39 year old Mac J Lands was taken into custody at 1:05 pm at a residence on First Street in Enfield. He was wanted on a Hardin... Read More.

Illinois American Water Investing over $110,000 to Upgrade Cairo Water System

Wednesday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

– Illinois American Water is investing over $110,000 in the Cairo water system. Local investments include replacing about 15 distribution valves and over 10 fire hydrants.At the Water Treatment Plant, pumps will be rebuilt and critical drives will be replaced. This work will enhance... Read More.

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