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Representative Dave Severin to Hold Satellite Office Hours at Christopher Civic Center

Thursday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) will be holding satellite office hours at the Christopher Civic Center 208 N. Thomas St. Christopher, IL, 62822, on Wednesday July 5th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.Rep. Severin’s staff will be available to take...

Air Evac Lifeteam Visits SIC Nursing Students

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College Nursing students examine an Air Evac helicopter as they learn about possible career opportunities as a flight nurse on an Air Evac Lifeteam this week.

WVC ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College has announced the following closings for the Fourth of July holiday: There will be no classes and all offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. The Red Café will be closed the week of July 3 through July 7. Small...

Illinois Ranks Highest in Nation for Road Safety

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading system to rank states based on policy and laws pertaining to key...

Temporary closures at Rend Lake for Fireworks Festival

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is advising visitors of temporary closures designed to accommodate the Rend Lake Fireworks Festival activities at Rend Lake on July 1, 2017. Due to safety requirements set forth by American Fireworks Company, the River Road...

American Red Cross Issues Top 4th of July Safety Steps for Travel, Grilling and Fireworks

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

This Fourth of July, many people will be traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks, and the American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend. HIGHWAY SAFETY Millions of people will...