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Illinois Council on Aging processes 2017 Medicaid payments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 19, 2017

The Illinois Council on Aging met Sept. 26 to process 2017 Medicaid payments.

Severin says service dogs might come to help vets with PTSD, depression

By Hoang Tran | Mar 18, 2017

Illinois veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression might soon become eligible to claim a service dog from the Helping Paws Service Dog program thanks to HB2897, sponsored by Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) and fellow House members.

State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

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Metropolis mayoral candidates visualize local solutions

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2017

In the Massac County community of Metropolis, popularly known as “Superman’s hometown,” mayoral candidates’ responses to a recent survey explored whether it may take heroic efforts to overcome the city’s challenges and implement needed improvements.

Illinois Century Network Policy Committee provides e-rate updates

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois Century Network Policy Committee met Jan. 10 to provide e-rate updates.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources provides storage update

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources met Jan. 12 to provide a storage update.

Southeastern Illinois College trustees adopt employee benefits revisions

By Louie Torres | Mar 12, 2017

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Oct. 18 to adopt revisions to employee benefits.

Benton City Council signs loan papers for wastewater treatment

By Louie Torres | Mar 12, 2017

The Benton City Council met Nov. 28 to sign loan papers for wastewater treatment.

Illinois Council on Aging reviews client satisfaction surveys

By Louie Torres | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois Council on Aging met July 18 to review client satisfaction surveys.

Illinois State Board of Investment reviews diversity policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Investment met Dec. 15 to review the diversity policy.

Shawnee Community College trustees repay inter fund loans

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees met Nov. 7 to repay inter fund loans.

State of Illinois State Use Committee votes contracts

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The State of Illinois State Use Committee met Dec. 6 to vote on contracts.

Illinois Department of Central Management Services reviews list of contracts

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services met Sept. 19 to review the list of contracts.

Illinois Task Force on persons with disabilities employment discusses employee engagement

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities met Dec. 8 to discuss employee engagement.

Governor’s cabinet on children board presents project updates

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Youth Regular Board met Dec. 8 to present project updates.

Shawnee Community College trustees considers ratification of employment

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 12, 2017

The Shawnee Community College Board of Trustees met Dec. 5 to consider ratification of part-time employment.

Morthland continues head football coach search

By Brent Zell | Mar 10, 2017

Steve Rhoads has taken over as interim head coach of Morthland College's football team as the college searches for a replacement for Mike Popovich, who resigned on January 31, the West Franklin school says on its website.

Southeastern Illinois adopts diverse strategies to curb flagging enrollment

By Heather Doyle | Mar 10, 2017

Replacing a worn-out gymnasium sound system and turning up efforts to battle a decline in enrollment took priority at the Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) Board of Trustees meeting recently.

Chester hoopster doesn't let his own body stop him

By Darren Yuvan | Mar 10, 2017

Jack Weir's toughest opponent this year might have been his own body. The Chester High senior basketball star suffered a concussion at the end of last season, putting his senior year in doubt. After battling to get back on the court, Weir sprained his ankle.