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2020 Lawrence County Tentative Multiplier announced
May 5, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Lawrence County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
CSB donates to cancer resource center
May 5, 2021Casey State Bank celebrated "30 Days of Giving" during the month of April and presented $100 checks to non-profit organizations throughout the community daily.
ERBA announces Illinois Rental Payment Program
May 5, 2021The Embarras River Basin Agency Housing Counseling Department is a sponsor of Illinois Rental Payment program, a joint application with landlords and tenants. Applications are not being accepted until Mid-May but IHDA is asking those needing assistance to gather their documents now.
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May 5, 2021CHICAGO — May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state who are providing temporary safe havens to youth and urge other residents to become licensed foster families.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announces prior convictions not a barrier to receiving professional license
May 5, 2021CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has released its annual report on professional licensure applicants which shows prior convictions are rarely a barrier to obtaining a professional license in the state. This third annual report contains valuable and insightful information about the applicants for the department’s licensed professions, with a focus on those who have past criminal convictions and the outcomes of those applications.
Local News
May marks 25th anniversary of the Birds flood
BIRDS — Wednesday, May 8, 1996 is a day several residents from Lawrence and Crawford counties will n...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 4, 2021Thursday, May 6 Celebrate Recovery will be held at Fountain Fellowship Worship Center, 701 State Str...
IECC honors Fischer
May 4, 2021Illinois Eastern Community Colleges honored Dr. Andy Fischer for his time on the IECC board during t...
USDA seeks info on chemical use
May 4, 2021The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is collecting data fro...
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Life
Restaurant aid available
May 3, 2021Area restaurant owners can sign up for a program designed to provide assistance to restaurants, bars...
Architect hired for LTC pool project
Hiring an architectural firm to draw up plans for renovations to the Lincoln Trail College natatoriu...
State News
Catholic leaders oppose governor's proposed change to scholarship tax credits
Jesse White calls for new MLK statue on Capitol grounds
Illinois economy shrinks 4% in 2020 despite 4th quarter growth
Pritzker says state 'in decent shape' to further reopening as vaccination pace slows
Public health officials announce 2,049 new cases of coronavirus disease
Schools
WVC to hold in-person commencement
April 29, 2021MOUNT CARMEL — Wabash Valley College will hold a face-to-face commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Spencer Sports Center. There will be a number of precautions taken and federal, state and IECC guidelines will be followed.
Architect hired for LTC pool project
Hiring an architectural firm to draw up plans for renovations to the Lincoln Trail College natatoriu...
IECC seats new trustees
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board has reorganized in the wake of the April 6 consolidate...
LTC summer programs return
Lincoln Trail College will offer a variety of community education classes over the summer, including...
LTC concert Friday
The Lincoln Trail College Music Department will present two concerts this spring. The LTC Handbell E...
OCC to hold graduation ceremonies on May 15
April 26, 2021OLNEY — Olney Central College will hold its 57th annual commencement exercise on Saturday, May 15. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, and in consideration of students and guests, two separate in-person ceremonies have been planned.
LTC process tech team wins award
April 26, 2021Lincoln Trail College Process Technology students took second in the North American Process Technolo...
LTC honor society adds members
April 26, 2021Lincoln Trail College’s Alpha Iota Epsilon Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Societ...
Sports
PJHS track teams host pair of meets recently
LAWRENCEVILLE — Action has been fast and furious this season for Parkview Junior High School’s track...
Lady Indians split recent games
Alternating losses and wins has been the theme for Lawrenceville High School’s softball team so far ...
Lady Salukis drop opener to Flora, 4-3
FLORA — Getting hits was not an issue for Red Hill High School’s softball team in their first game of the season Friday, but converting those hits into runs was a bit of one.
Salukis drop opener to Marshall, 10-3
BRIDGEPORT — After waiting longer than most teams and even longer than they originally expected, Red Hill High School’s baseball team was finally able to return to the field for the first time in nearly two years Monday.
Lady Indians split recent games
Alternating losses and wins has been the theme for Lawrenceville High School’s softball team so far this season.
Indians win one of three to open season
After a rough couple of games to start the season last week, Lawrenceville High School’s baseball team finally got untracked and was able to earn the first win of the season.