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Shawnee National Forest “Snake Road” closing for fall migration

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing Sept. 1 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from LaRue Swamp to nearby limestone bluffs. Closing the 2.5-mile-long road, also known...
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Shimkus Accepting Military Academy Nominations

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies.  High school seniors, college students, and anyone interested should apply now for 2017 admission.“As the school year...

Rend Lake offering program on desert animals on Saturday

Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake on Saturday, September 3rd, as they host the Natural History Education Company of the Mid-south at the Rend Lake Visitor Center. This program will feature creatures with the most amazing abilities to thrive in...

Food Service Sanitation Manager’s Certification Offered at WVC

Wabash Valley College will be offering a Food Service Sanitation & Safety (Manager’s Certification) RST 1601 class taught by Lisa Shook, an approved FSSMC Instructor, using a core curriculum provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.The class will meet on Monday and Wednesday...
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IDOT: Don’t Spend Labor Day Weekend in Jail

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 local Illinois law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” this Labor Day weekend. Police will be out in force in an effort to reduce...