Anyone who has driven America’s Interstate highway system is familiar with those standard blue signs near major exits indicating the services available ahead – fuel, food and lodging….
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) June 17 announced the recipients of the 2021 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.3 million was awarded to 149 fire departments/districts…
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John Kim announced HeartLands Conservancy will receive nearly $208,000 in Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity (GIGO) funding to…
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday, Feb. 18 that he expects the state to receive up to 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government next week. To date,…
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic state Sen. Andy Manar of downstate Bunker Hill announced Monday, Jan. 4 he will resign from the General Assembly effective Jan. 17 to join the governor’s…
The annual Indian Market Days at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on June 4-6 will showcase the works of Native American artists. The market will showcase artisans and their artistry…
Editor’s Note: Belleville News-Democrat education reporter and Report For America corps member Megan Valley contributed to this story. SPRINGFIELD – Hiring teachers is even more…
An agreement between Southern Illinois University Carbondale and East St. Louis School District 189 will provide mentoring and educational opportunities, summer camps and potential…
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Oct. 21 that a ...
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