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Governor Hosts Illinois’ Annual Chanukah Celebration

Tuesday, December 13 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked off Illinois’ annual Chanukah Celebration at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. A Chanukah menorah will be on display at the Thompson Center from now until the New Year.“As families celebrate this year, they will light candles to... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Hosts 75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

Wednesday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall—Chapter #15, 25 Club Area (Lake Springfield), in Springfield. The ceremony honored all Pearl Harbor survivors and paid tribute to the more than 2,400... Read More.

Raptors and races at Cahokia Mounds Historic site hosts birds of prey demonstration Nov. 5 and 5-K run/walk on Nov. 6

Friday, October 28 by Jc Tinsley

Raptors will take to the air and runners will hit the trail the weekend of Nov. 5-6 at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.The World Bird Sanctuary brings live birds of prey to Cahokia Mounds at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5. The Raptor Awareness... Read More.

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SIC Hosts National Archery Championships and wins seven of eight titles

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Celebrating after winning the 2016 USIAC North Regional Division I title are (l-r) Kenny Raigner, Jr., Carmi, Ill.; Jessica Morris, Golconda, Ill.; Jeffrey George Shawneetown, Ill.; Rhett Bullard, Iuka, Ill.; Garrett Lane, Elizabethtown, Ill.; Adriana Armstrong, Elizabethtown, Ill.; Alli Armstrong, Elizabethtown, Ill.; Kira... Read More.

Cahokia Mounds hosts American Indian Educational Days Sept. 10-11

Tuesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site offers a chance to explore Native American culture Sept. 10 and 11 through art, stories and more.Booths will be set up in the lobby of the site’s Interpretive Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. where American Indians will demonstrate... Read More.

IDoA hosts Senior Day during the Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, August 9 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, August 15th, the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host a variety of activities for seniors, their families and friends during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair. Events hosted by IDoA will be held in the air-conditioned Illinois Building located near... Read More.

Lewis and Clark historic site hosts annual Hummingbird Festival on July 16

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Anyone who loves hummingbirds will want to visit the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday for the annual Hummingbird Festival, co-sponsored by the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders."Hummingbirds at feeder" by Centpacrr via Wikimedia CommonsThe free event runs from 9 a.m.... Read More.

West Richland Center Hosts Chamber’s Business After Hours & Open House

Thursday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges West Richland Center in Noble hosted the Olney and Richland County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21.During the open house, the public learned more about IECC’s technical programs and toured the... Read More.

SIC Hosts Annual FFA Section 25 Ag Mechanics Competition

Friday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College once again served as host of the Annual FFA Section 25 Ag Mechanics Competition. Vocational-technical students from a number of local high schools in southeastern Illinois competed Tuesday, April 19 in the areas of Ag power, carpentry, electricity, surveying and welding. Eight... Read More.

Southern Illinois historic site hosts archaeology conference April 30 – May 1‏

Tuesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site hosts a meeting of experts on the powerful but mysterious Mississippian culture April 30 and May 1. Top archaeologists will discuss the site’s history before, during and after the mounds were built.The annual meeting of the Illinois Association for... Read More.