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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is resuming in-person visitation at its correctional facilities, affording incarcerated people the opportunity to see their loved ones for the first time in more than a year. With most people in IDOC custody now vaccinated, the Department’s Office of Health Services and Operations
Latona Church of Christ Celebrating 150 years Latona Church of Christ will be hosting a 150th anniversary celebration this Saturday, April 17th and Sunday, April 18th. An open house with history displays will be on Saturday from 1-5pm. Refreshments will be served. Sunday morning, Paul French will be speaking at
There will be an open practice on Sunday, April 18th from 6-7pm in the Floral Hall at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Any girl between the ages of 16 and 21 who is interested in learning more about being in the 2021 Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant is welcome to attend
Friday evening will be the homecoming (and final home) game for the Newton Eagles Varsity Football. A few notes: 1. Covid Vaccine Cards will be honored for admission into bleachers. 2. Ticket holders will be admitted into bleachers. 3. Others may stand along the fence. Unfortunately, due to current state
The Ann Crooker St. Clair Chapter of NSDAR will hold its April meeting on the 22nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at the Baptist Church in Effingham. The American History Essay Contest winners will be honored. The essay contest is for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and
Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will pause the
Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection ProgramThe U.S. Small Business Administration, has extended the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. This round of the PPP will continue to be processed through participating financial institutions and will be available through May 31, 2021.
CEO Spotlight: Jaleena Hemrich Jaleena Hemrich, daughter of Jackson Hemrich, and Tina and Brandon Purcell. She is a junior at Newton Community Highschool. When she is not at CEO, she participates in Tennis, Track, and Beta Club. Her individual business is JH Scents. This business is about making wax melts
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham County Health Department and Jasper County Health Department Collaborate on Project to Assess Effingham and Jasper Counties Health Needs EFFINGHAM, IL – HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham County Health Department and Jasper County Health Department are once again collaborating on a project to assess
EMBARRAS RIVER BASIN AGENCY, INC NEWS RELEASE The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), will have scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. ERBA serves the