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Messmer Makes Pitch to Save U of I Extension in Gallatin

Friday, November 22 by Jc Tinsley

What now? In November, Gallatin County voters, by a 56% to 44% margin shot down providing revenue through taxes to the University of Illinois Extension which operates 4-H. We reached out for comment from Angie Messmer, County Extension Director after the election and she...

How Much Will You Save from Illinois Grocery Tax Repeal?

Thursday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wondering just how much you and your neighbors will save at the grocery store once the statewide grocery tax ends? A new report from the Illinois Policy Institute suggests Carmi shoppers would save about $127,303 if local government doesn’t institute their own stop gap.The...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial...

Donate Blood and Help Save Lives

Wednesday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

Donate blood and help us save lives on July 22On July 22, we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The White County Farm Bureau is proudly partnering with the American Red...

State of Illinois Unveils Program to Help Residents Save for Retirement

Monday, July 23 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois has unveiled a new program to help residents save for retirement.

State Agencies Save Illinois Taxpayers Millions through Energy Efficiency Program

Tuesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

State-owned facilities across Illinois are upgrading their building lighting thanks to a program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Energy & Recycling, in partnership with Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) and Grainger Industrial Supply. The facilities have received...

Governor Rauner: Gabby’s Law will Save Lives

Thursday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today, at a press conference at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, signed Senate Bill 2403, known as Gabby’s Law, to require Illinois hospitals to be better prepared to recognize and treat patients with sepsis or septic shock.The...

Phelps Pushes ‘Save Southern Illinois Jobs’ Petition to Send Message to Chicago Politicians and Washington D.C. Insiders

Friday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

As Chicago politicians like Bruce Rauner continue to close Southern Illinois state facilities and Washington D.C. insiders target the region’s coal industry for elimination, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is taking action Thursday by organizing working families in support of his “Save Southern Illinois...

SIC Board Looks to Save, Preserve and Persevere

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 29 at 6 p.m. in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to discuss multiple financial and structural modifications, student ratio reports, and the seating of a new student trustee. The board approved financial...

Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will...