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Children Celebrated During the Month of April at SIC

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Every year the month of April is dedicated to children. Not only is it National Child Abuse Awareness Month, but one week of the month has been named “Week of the Young Child™”. Southeastern Illinois College helped raise awareness of these causes. SIC President... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs bill protecting children in early childhood programs from expulsion

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 2663, bipartisan legislation which protects preschool-aged children enrolled in early childhood programs and schools that receive state funding from being expelled. The bill also requires the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in consultation with the Governor's... Read More.

Lincoln Log Cabin helps children immerse themselves in Lincoln’s era

Friday, June 2 by Jc Tinsley

Children and young adults will be able to immerse themselves in frontier life and the world of Abraham Lincoln this summer thanks to three programs being offered by Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The Littlest Pioneer Day Camp is designed for children heading into... Read More.

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Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Thursday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that Department of Children and Family Services Director George Sheldon will be transitioning out of state government effective June 15, 2017 to become President and CEO of Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. The governor has designated Lise Spacapan as... Read More.

Second Children’s Health Fair brings 640 children to RLC

Monday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Over 600 local grade school children flocked to the Rend Lake College Children's Health Fair last Friday to learn about their bodies and staying healthy. A total of 640 students participated in activities in RLC's James "Hummer" Waugh Gymnasium throughout the day, including the... Read More.

17th Annual Steel Guitar Show to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

Tuesday, April 18 by Jc Tinsley

The 17th Annual Southern Illinois Steel Guitar Show returns to the Mt. Vernon Event Center (former Holiday Inn) in Mt. Vernon, Ill April 20-22nd. The schedule runs 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Thursday, 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m.- 11:05 p.m. Saturday. The... Read More.

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Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

Tuesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a groundbreaking partnership that brings together 14 states to encourage individuals to invest money on behalf of people with a disability or blindness without jeopardizing their federal disability benefits. Illinois leads the National Achieving a Better Life Experience... 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.

Carmi Brownies learn about how the Hadi Shrine helps children

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

Lance Yearby was the guest of the Carmi Brownie Troop this week during their meeting at the Girl Scout Cabin. Mr. Yearby spoke to them about what the Hadi Shrine does and how they help children. The Brownies have been learning about different organizations... Read More.

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FMH to host free Get-Up-And-Go Christmas scavenger hunt for children

Wednesday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

On December 21st from 3pm-6pm, Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a FREE Get-Up-And-Go Christmas Scavenger Hunt for Children at the hospital. The Get-Up-And-Go Christmas Scavenger Hunt is open to children of all ages. Those attending this event should enter thru FMH’s main entrance to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: children

Children Celebrated During the Month of April at SIC

Gov. Rauner signs bill protecting children in early childhood programs from expulsion

Lincoln Log Cabin helps children immerse themselves in Lincoln’s era

Governor Announces Leadership Transition at Department of Children and Family Services

Second Children’s Health Fair brings 640 children to RLC

17th Annual Steel Guitar Show to Benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

Treasurer Frerichs Launches New Investment Program for Children & Adults with a Disability or Blindness

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

Carmi Brownies learn about how the Hadi Shrine helps children

FMH to host free Get-Up-And-Go Christmas scavenger hunt for children

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