IDPH caps off Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Exhibit of late sculptor Richard Hunt’s works opens at Lincoln Library & Museum
World Affairs Council of Central Illinois announces upcoming November program
IDOT, ISP and other local organizations reminding Illinoisans to drive safely this Halloween season
Enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges continues to climb for third straight year
Victims in Veteran’s & W. Jefferson accident identified
Southern View petition to protect The Curve Inn operating hours amasses 900+ signatures in 24 hours; village still votes to cut them
Department on Aging to offer Free help for Medicare open enrollment decisionmaking
IDNR issues hunting season reminder of chronic wasting disease sampling locations
Lincoln Library & Museum to co-host job fair Friday
World Affairs Council of Central Illinois announces upcoming November program
The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois announces its program, Building Global Agricultural and Rural Capacity: Experiences from Brazil and Surrounding Countries, at Illini Country Club on November 13 (5:30 reception, dinner 6:15 cost $45; program at
IDOT, ISP and other local organizations reminding Illinoisans to drive safely this Halloween season
The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement are reminding motorists not to be an impaired driving “monster” this Halloween because the consequences could be frightening and deadly for you and others.
Enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges continues to climb for third straight year
Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment Report, released the other day by the Illinois Community College Board. The Illinois Community
Victims in Veteran’s & W. Jefferson accident identified
The Office of Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the identities of two persons killed in a motor vehicle collision in the early hours of Tuesday morning: Anthony Carroll, age 40, and Christian Markey, age 28,
Southern View petition to protect The Curve Inn operating hours amasses 900+ signatures in 24 hours; village still votes to cut them
On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, the Southern View Village Board of Trustees voted to eliminate its 3:00 AM liquor serving license, reducing the operating hours of the village’s sole license holder, The Curve Inn –
Department on Aging to offer Free help for Medicare open enrollment decisionmaking
The Illinois Department on Aging has issued a statement encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on October 15 and will
IDNR issues hunting season reminder of chronic wasting disease sampling locations
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a reminder for deer hunters about locations where deer can be administered free testing for chronic wasting disease (CWD). Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease of the central
Lincoln Library & Museum to co-host job fair Friday
This Friday, more than two dozen employers are expected to gather at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum to meet people in search of jobs and new career opportunities. The event will run from 10:00 AM
City of Springfield posts Halloween Trick-Or-Treating hours
The City of Springfield has announced the official Trick-or-Treating hours for Halloween in 2024. Trick-or-Treating this year will start 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2024, and conclude that night at 8:00 PM. Additionally, the City has
Recent government report highlights massive Illinois gambling revenue over past fiscal year
A recent report released by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability shows that Illinois gambling revenue has grown to $2 billion. For the most recent fiscal year on record, the nearly 800 gaming terminals in Springfield
Falling autumn temperatures means attempted stink bug home invasions across Illinois
Falling temperatures bring colorful foliage, flannel shirts, and pumpkin-flavored treats. Unfortunately, cooler weather also brings stink bugs. These shield-shaped invasive pests, officially named brown marmorated stink bugs, are native to China and first made their debut in
Sangamon County Sheriffs and DEA teaming up for Prescription Drug Take Back Day this upcoming Saturday morning
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office’s TRIAD and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The community takeback event is