Red Cross asks for blood donations this holiday season

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to end the year with real meaning by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Holiday activities, severe weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can pull people away from their regular blood donation schedules. This creates a...

USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

(SPRINGFIELD,ILLINOIS) December1, 2015 —Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded farmers and ranchers that the next general enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) begins today, Dec. 1, 2015, and ends on Feb. 26, 2016. December 2015 also marks the 30th anniversary of CRP,...

CRIME PAYS: UNITED STATES ATTORNEY STEPHEN R. WIGGINTON ANNOUNCES MONIES COLLECTED IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

United States Attorney Collects $19,428,426.20 in Civil and Criminal Actions for Southern Illinois Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2015Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that his office collected $19,428,426.20 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year...

Extended hours announced for Spring 2016 at RLC

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

INA, Ill. (Dec. 2, 2015) – Returning and first-time students will have more chances to cross everything off their “to-do” list next month with extended hours at Rend Lake College. During these times, students can register for courses, pick up textbooks, get their Student...

FMH ER SEEING IMMEDIATE RISE IN K-2/SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA OVERDOSES

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

After having several young adults and teens present to Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room and hearing of other surrounding hospitals with patients presenting to their emergency departments with the same diagnosis, FMH Administrative Leadership is taking the lead to educate and alert parents, teachers,...

Shimkus Addresses the Human Toll of the War on Coal

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – As the House debated energy legislation this week, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) reminded his fellow representatives of the human toll of the Obama Administration’s War on Coal.

State Seeks Nominations For Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) is accepting nominations for the seventh annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. These awards recognize individual volunteers and highlight the importance of volunteerism and community service in Illinois. The Commission will also recognize...

Shimkus Backs Infrastructure & Education Bills

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – In the flurry of legislative business before the year’s end, the House passed two bills this week to reauthorize transportation infrastructure funding and restore local control of primary and secondary education. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported both bipartisan measures.

Lincoln Presidential library holds second art contest

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD – Children across America are getting another chance to use their creativity to honor the nation’s 16th president as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds its second Lincoln Art Contest.The deadline for submissions is Dec. 18. Winning entries...

Wabash General Hospital Receives Five-Star Rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Thursday, December 3 by Jc Tinsley

December 4, 2015 (Mt. Carmel, Illinois) – The Hospital Compare star ratings relate to patients’ experience of care. The ratings are based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Systems Survey (HCAHPS) measures that are included in Hospital Compare. HCAHPS has...