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Enhance your landscape with native seedlings from MDC’s state forest nursery
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering native tree and shrub seedlings through its George O. White State Forest Nursery. These low-cost seedlings are ideal for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and improving wildlife habitat and private property.
Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament hosted by Danville Horseshoe Club
DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – The Danville Horseshoe Club will host the 2024 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament at the Douglas Park Horseshoe Complex, located at 520 S. Bowman in Danville. The event will take place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1. A total of...
Fundraiser supports Ferguson officer with traumatic brain injury
ST. LOUIS – A fundraiser was held Saturday to benefit a Ferguson police officer who is still in the hospital with a traumatic brain injury. The Drink House STL on Page Avenue hosted the benefit for Travis Brown. The 36-year-old officer was knocked to the ground during a protest on Aug. 9, 2024. ten years […]
A breakdown of the WIU layoffs by department
This month’s layoffs at Western Illinois University affected departments across the campus, though some were hit harder than others. The administration provided the information through a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Community News Brief, which shared the details with TSPR. Unit A (Tenured and tenure-track) Faculty --...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
Three Area Nursing Homes Hit With Fines by IDPH For Violations of the Nursing Home Care Act
An area nursing home has been cited with the “most severe” violation of the Nursing Home Care Act in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s second quarter report on Nursing Home Violations. Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was given a AA citation, which is reserved for nursing...
Local nursing homes cited and fined
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it has posted the 2024 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violations. Five facilities around the state were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation.
LC trustees will vote on budget in September
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at Lewis and Clark Community College reflects an increase of about $1.3 million over the 2024 budget. Coming in at about $35.2 million, College President Dr. Ken Trzaska says the budget philosophy continues to involve participation across departments of the college. Your browser...
Who are the top-rated Illini?
Aug. 24—The New Mexico transfer is one of three Illini with an overall rating of 84. Davis checks in with a high awareness of 92 — essentially football IQ — in addition to top marks in strength, pass-block power and run-block finesse at 88s. What you're looking for in a left tackle to keep your quarterback upright. Strain likely projects as Illinois' nickelback this fall with Xavier Scott ...
Several departments respond to Wood River fire
No injuries were reported from a Friday afternoon house fire in Wood River. It happened during the noon hour in the 1400 block of Williams Street. Crews arrived to find flames at the back of the home. They called for mutual aid, and several departments responded. The cause of the...
Illinois’ Endangered Species: These Animals Are On The List
If you've ever wondered if an animal on the endangered species list ever gets off that list, the answer is actually yes. I guess I had never given it much thought, but I'll admit to being somewhat surprised to learn that some animal species have actually found themselves deleted from the database of endangered animals because...well...they started doing a lot better (with a lot of help) when it comes to staying alive.
Illinois Peeps, These $10 Bills Could Be Worth More Than Just Face Value
Just when you thought $10 was only $10. Now, whenever you get one, you'll need to look closer. Believe it or not, that seemingly ordinary $10 bill could hold a value of over $100K. It's a fascinating world of currency we're about to delve into. The U.S. Federal Reserve says...
Videos Show Fireball Turn Night into Day Thursday Over Illinois
This was one of the most widely-viewed fireballs of the year so far. Hundreds saw a meteor explode over Illinois and many captured videos of the event that briefly turned night into day over the Land of Lincoln. The American Meteor Society confirms that this fireball appeared over Illinois at...
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
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