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Lake Land College to host Broadcast Communication open house
For Immediate Release - February 14, 2025 Lake Land College to host Broadcast Communication open house The Lake Land College Broadcast Communication department will host an open house on Friday, March 21 from 12-2 p.m. The event will take place following Laker Visit Day, and lunch will be provided at noon. Attendees wi...
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National Weather Service: Cold Weather Advisory Remains in Effect
National Weather Service Lincoln IL: COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST TUESDAY... for Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-...
Feb 17, 2025

Apply by April 14 for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grants
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 Apply by April 14 for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grants SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants from Feb. 14 through April 14. The grant provides assistance for organizing, traini...
Feb 10, 2025

State Treasurer Frerichs, JPMorganChase Bring 'Lincoln Ledger' to Downtown Springfield
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 State Treasurer Frerichs, JPMorganChase Bring 'Lincoln Ledger' to Downtown Springfield Historical Display Unveiled Ahead of Lincoln's Birthday Video will be posted here: SPRINGFIELD --- Fans of Abraham Lincoln lore can now look at a historic ledger at the downtown Springfield s...
Feb 10, 2025

IDOA Launches 'Illinois Grown' to Boost Statewide Agriculture Producers
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 IDOA Launches 'Illinois Grown' to Boost Statewide Agriculture Producers Springfield, IL - Illinois Grown, a new program from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), will make it easier to support local farmers and businesses. The Illinois Grown logo will soon appear on p...
Feb 10, 2025

Lake Land College Commencement to be held Friday, May 16
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 Lake Land College Commencement to be held Friday, May 16 Lake Land College will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 16 in the campus Field House. Students who have or will finish their programs following completion of the Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and...
Feb 10, 2025

Allied Capital Title Donates to SBL Regional Cancer Center
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 Allied Capital Title Donates to SBL Regional Cancer Center Allied Capital Title offices of Charleston, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Tuscola and Sullivan recently donated $640 to the SBL Health Foundation to support patients receiving care at the SBL Regional Cancer Center. During the ...
Feb 10, 2025

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site to host fireside chats in February
For Immediate Release - February 10, 2025 Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site to host fireside chats in February SPRINGFIELD - Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will host a series of fireside chats on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning Feb. 12, Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Join a historical interpreter at 1 p....
Feb 10, 2025

Pritzker Administration Announces Cannabis Sales Exceed $2 Billion Annually
For Immediate Release - February 6, 2025 Pritzker Administration Announces Cannabis Sales Exceed $2 Billion Annually Total items sold increased 13% from 2023 to 2024, marking four consecutive record-setting years of industry growth CHICAGO - As the State of Illinois celebrates the fifth anniversary of the legalization ...
Feb 08, 2025

Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association Raffle
For Release Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association Raffle This year's raffle with the Cumberland County Extension Education Building Association will feature the grand prize of a four-passenger electric golf cart. Tickets are $20.00 each; $50.00 for three; or $100 for six. Reserve yours via Venmo ...
Feb 08, 2025