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Eureka Library Notes: Tie-Dye Friday is back
September 6, 2022

All programs listed are at the Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St. For more information, visit www.eurekapl.org or call 309-467-2922. Tie-Dye Friday Tie-Dye Friday is back. The…
Hunger Walk to benefit Tri-County region
August 28, 2022

Feeding America network deemed September as Hunger Action Month® (HAM) in an effort to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger nationally. Locally, Food…
Central Illinois colleges get fed funds for IT workforce development
August 16, 2022

Illinois Central College, Bradley University and Eureka College, along with 40 community partners have received federal funding of nearly $15 million to develop 1,000 skilled IT employees…
Tour Eureka IGA with Extension’s diabetes clinic
August 8, 2022

The first step to eating healthier is buying healthy foods. However, wandering the aisles of the grocery store in search of “healthy foods” can be overwhelming. Join University…
Kiwanis Club to meet this Wednesday
July 31, 2022

The Eureka Greater Area Kiwanis Club will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday Aug. 3 12:30 p.m. at Eureka Michael’s Restaurant. Abby Behrens will be introducing attendees…
4-H show time is here Woodford County
July 21, 2022

It is that time again to welcome back the Woodford County 4-H Show on July 25-28 at Farm Bureau Park in Eureka. Youth have been hard at work finishing up their projects and we are excited…

State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case

September 26, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday, Sept. 23 to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera…

More than 135,000 doses of new booster vaccines administered in Illinois

September 23, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Sept. 23 that more than 137,000 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized…

Pritzker urges two lawmakers under investigation to resign

September 23, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on two Democratic state senators Thursday, Sept. 22 to resign their seats amid allegations of misconduct. Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, was…

State Supreme Court denies former lawmakers’ claim for back pay

September 22, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 22 rejected a lawsuit filed by two former state legislators who sued for back pay they believed they were due for raises…

Treasurer’s Race: Frerichs touts investment gains, Demmer sees opportunity for GOP check

September 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, the role of state treasurer is that of chief investment officer. Treasurer Michael Frerichs has held that position for two full terms, winning by less than…

What happens when cash bail ends?

September 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, cash bail will be abolished in Illinois. The measure that will eliminate it has been on the books since early 2021, giving the justice system…

Eureka Friends of the Library to hold kickoff meeting

Eureka Library Notes: Tie-Dye Friday is back

Hunger Walk to benefit Tri-County region

Central Illinois colleges get fed funds for IT workforce development

Tour Eureka IGA with Extension’s diabetes clinic

Kiwanis Club to meet this Wednesday

4-H show time is here Woodford County

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