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Hospice of Southern Illinois’ welcomes new Board of Directors

Tuesday, December 5 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc. welcomes the following community members who were elected to serve a three-year term on its Board of Directors: · Ayn M. Bartok, Managing Broker and Owner, All in One Real Estate Company · Marilyn Falaster, Program Director, Nursing Department, John A.... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois to hold Tree of Life ceremony Dec. 3

Thursday, November 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois hosts annual Tree of Life ceremonies each year. These ceremonies allow families and the public to remember and honor loved ones they have lost and that are special to them, celebrating the lives of those they have lost by placing... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library obtains collection of southern Illinois documents, including 1796 atlas

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an amazing trove of documents that trace one southern Illinois family’s history, from arriving in America to surviving fires and floods to suffering tragic losses in war.The centerpiece of the collection is a rare 1796... Read More.

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to provide safe shelter, food and comfort to thousands of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to... Read More.

SIC’s Dr. Rice: Southern Illinois Overlooked Again – 20 Years Waiting

Tuesday, June 20 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College just received the most recent state senate budget proposal with capital projects for community colleges included. After a review of those projects, we are disappointed that the project SIC desperately needs and has been promised multiple times was not on... Read More.

Hospice of Southern Illinois Announces President and CEO

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Hospice of Southern Illinois' Board of Directors is pleased to appoint Amy Richter as the President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 30, 2017.Ms. Richter joined Hospice of Southern Illinois on December 14, 2009, as the Chief Financial Officer. She currently has been... Read More.

Art Alliance of Southern Illinois to Hold Art Reception in Mt. Vernon

Friday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

The Art Alliance of Southern Illinois is celebrating the opening of their group exhibit in the Made in Mt. Vernon Gift Shop at the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau. The reception will take place Friday, May 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. and... Read More.

IDOT Seeks Land in Southern Counties for Wetland Creation and Restoration

Wednesday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to purchase land from willing sellers for wetland mitigation in Hamilton, White, Saline, Gallatin, Hardin, Pope, Johnson and Massac counties as well as the eastern portion of Jefferson, Williamson and Union counties.Desired property characteristics include:• Located in floodplain... Read More.

Southern Illinois Public Corruption Task Force introduces new Tip Line

Tuesday, April 11 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, April 10, 2017, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, and Brendan F. Kelly, State’s Attorney for St. Clair County, Illinois, announce the introduction of the Southern Illinois Public Corruption Task Force Tip Line: 618-589-7353.There will also... Read More.

Pat Paynter raising money for Southern Illinois AIDS Walk

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

Pat Paynter is once again raising money for the Southern Illinois AIDS Walk. It is being held on Saturday, March 25 at 11am at the SIU Carbondale Newman Center. She has been the top fundraiser every year that she has participated, and last year... Read More.