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It’s A White County Christmas Events – Week 1

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s a White County Christmas kicks off on Saturday, November 12 with the Reindeer Run for Jefferson School starting at First Bank at 9 am. The Baby Miss Merry Christmas and Tiny Miss Merry Christmas contestants taking the stage at 1:00 p.m., with a...

Upcoming Events at SIC

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Guest Artist, Martha Briana’s Domestic Disposables MFA Thesis Show opens in the SIC Art Gallery. Show runs through Jan. 8, with reception on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. For more info, contact Sara DeNeal at...

Rotary declares annual trivia contest a success at Thursday meeting

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, Rotarians reviewed the Trivia contest held on Saturday and deemed it a success. Rotarians thanked Randy Adams for putting together a challenging but fun contest. Next Thursday, November 17th, Rotarians are planning their annual Thanksgiving dinner.In club business, Lyn Stephens...

THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE THANKS VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

On behalf of the men and women of the Illinois State Police (ISP), Director Leo P. Schmitz would like to thank veterans for their service to our country.The liberties US citizens enjoy can be directly attributed to the...

State of Illinois Encourages Veterans and Service Members to “Know Your Rights”

Friday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Janice Glenn today issued a reminder of the anti-discrimination protections available under the Illinois Human Rights Act to active duty service members and veterans of the armed forces. State law prohibits discrimination based on military status and also...

HOMEGROWN BY HEROES PROGRAM TO HELP VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE

Thursday, November 10 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is aiding veterans or current active duty service members who are interested in a second career in our state’s number one industry, agriculture. The Homegrown by Heroes program allows Illinois farmers, ranchers, fishermen and producers who have served or...