With the current shape of Illinois' finances and the lack of any promising prospects, the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Board of Trustees expressed a bleak outlook regarding new funding at a recent meeting.

John A. Logan College (JALC) celebrated its 40th anniversary not by giving back to the community so much as grabbing ahold of it.

Children might enjoy birthdays more than anyone, but perhaps what they truly love is celebrating that special day when it arrives for someone -- or something – else.

Dads tired of being teased -- no pun intended -- about their lack of skills when it comes to getting their daughter's hair ready for the day can cut down on the criticism by attending Daddy/Daughter Hair School on April 1.

Illinois schools furthest from their target adequacy goals will be the first to receive funding under a new formula approved by a reform committee recently.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Springfield to help ensure the state is prepared to help, with local emergency response teams following tornadoes this week.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development agency recently awarded grants totaling $78,000 for several projects in the region, U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) said.

The rise of fake news and other hot topics in the news business will be the focus of a one-day seminar at John A. Logan College on March 10.

Southeastern Illinois College's production of the Louisa May Alcott classic, 'Little Women,' will take place Feb. 10-11.

The Southeastern Illinois College board of trustees recently discussed its business center, new grants and a tuition increase.

Harrisburg High School graduates attending or looking to attend Southeastern Illinois College can now apply for a new scholarship set up by Connie Jo Miller and the Harrisburg Township High School class of 1961 with the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation.

The Illinois History Forum, a project of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, began Jan. 12.

Health care workers and applicants previously barred from employment due to criminal convictions are again eligible for licensure in Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.