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Open Line ON DEMAND – Greater Wabash Food Council – Farm to School Initiative

Friday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Greater Wabash Food Council is working with local farmers and school systems to bring locally grown food to public school lunch trays, food pantries, and more. Trisha Bellmore drops by Open Line to talk with Jc about the initiative, how it works, and... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois Educational Leaders Launch Farm-to-School Initiative to Boost Local Agriculture

Thursday, October 17 by Jc Tinsley

Educational leaders from ten school districts across six counties in southeastern Illinois are embarking on a mission to strengthen Farm-to-School initiatives in the Greater Wabash region. Supported by generous funding from the Lake Michigan School Food Innovation Hub, this group is working to expand... Read More.

White County Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended

Tuesday, November 22 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Soil and Water District continues to partner with American Farmland Trust and other conservation agencies to assist farmers with a new program opportunity, Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI).Important Facts:Incentive payments ($10/acre) are available for cover crops planted by December 1, 2022.Signup deadline has... Read More.

Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil Healing Illinois Initiative to Advance Racial Healing

Wednesday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State to Provide Total of $4.5 Million in Grants to Organizations Across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced today the Healing Illinois initiative in response to the racial disparities highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in partnership with... Read More.

FMH’s Skilled Care Unit Receives National Quality Initiative Recognition

Monday, March 19 by Jc Tinsley

Pictured in Mariah Minor RN, FMH Skilled Care Unit Manager, accepting the award on behalf of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit has received national recognition for meeting the Quality Initiative Recognition Program criteria of the American Health Care Association/National Center... Read More.

SAFE Receives Ameren Grant to Expand Anti-Bullying Initiative

Wednesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Sexual Assault Family Emergencies (SAFE) has received a $4,750 grant from Ameren Illinois to be used for their school-age education and prevention training program.Mary Harrington, Executive Director of Sexual Assault Family Emergencies, stated, “We are grateful for Ameren Illinois’ continued support of our programs... Read More.

RLC’s Quality Initiative Report accepted by HLC

Wednesday, October 18 by Jc Tinsley

With another milestone in the rearview mirror, Rend Lake College is one step closer to reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The on-going, 10-year process includes five major components – one of which is the Quality Initiative Report. Last month, the college received... Read More.

FMH Leaders Meet with Legislators to Showcase Quality Improvement Initiative

Wednesday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

On April 5 in the Illinois State Capitol, leaders from Fairfield Memorial Hospital displayed a quality improvement initiative poster to improve stroke therapy treatment and outcomes, along with shared with legislators how this initiative has benefited patients, families and communities while reducing healthcare costs.Read More.

Governor Highlights Lead Higher Initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Jc Tinsley

As part of Illinois' commitment to improving quality, equity and access to education, Governor Bruce Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis today met with students taking part in the Lead Higher Initiative at Belleville West High School. Illinois is the first state in... Read More.

IDPH Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching its new Faith-Based Million Hearts® Initiative during American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s number one cause of death. However, it can be prevented in some cases by making healthy choices and managing heart... Read More.