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Red Cross Home Fire Campaign Installs One-Millionth Free Smoke Alarm

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross announced today that one million smoke alarms have been installed and285 lives have been saved due to the efforts of the volunteers and community partners who have participated in the organization’s Home Fire Campaign. “Since 2014, Red... Read More.

ILLINOIS LAUNCHES STATEWIDE SILVER SEARCH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Wednesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

A statewide public awareness campaign around the new Silver Search program kicks off today. Sixty percent of those with Alzheimer’s will wander at some point during their diagnosis. Silver Search is a new tool in Illinois to help train law enforcement agencies across Illinois... Read More.

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme Disasters Don’t Plan... Read More.

Illinois State Police Join Forces with Agencies Statewide for 2017 Illinois Speed Awareness Day Campaign

Friday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 26th, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enforcement. In Illinois during 2015, speed was the reason for 34.2% of all... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results from Memorial Weekend Enforcement Campaign

Monday, June 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the Memorial Weekend enforcement campaign. The official reporting period for the Memorial Weekend enforcement was May 26 - 29. During that time, Troopers issued 5,585 traffic citations and 4,597 written warnings. Troopers also made 80... Read More.

Jesse White Announces a New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Wednesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State Jesse White announces a new ad campaign today featuring three recipients whose lives were saved because of the gift of organ/tissue donation.“What if?” is the theme of the commercial,” White explained. “All of the organ recipients illustrate scenarios in which “What... 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.

DCFS’ Home for the Holidays campaign reunites families and finds forever homes for 1,742 children in care

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director George H. Sheldon today announced that the department found a forever home for 1,742 children in care, surpassing the goal of 1,000, as a part of the Home for the Holidays campaign.Breakdown 848 children found permanency with... Read More.

Music from Contentious Campaign Precedes Election of New President

Tuesday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

Story and photos courtesy of Barry ClevelandThis November night featured a song from a most contentious presidential campaign--and the changing of the guard. The White County Historical Society’s annual fall luncheon was the forum; the event was held at the First Christian Church Fellowship... Read More.