CARBONDALE, Ill. — Ceremonies for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2022 commencement are set. The ceremonies will be May 6-7. There is no ticketing for guests, and guest seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. All of the ceremonies, except for the SIU School of Law ceremony in Shryock Auditorium, will take place in Banterra […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported 29,939 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 499 deaths since February 4, 2022. The figure is less than half the 60,389 new cases which were reported February 4th. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of
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DECATUR, Ill. — Abbey Engelmann of Sainte Genevieve is among the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List at Millikin University for the fall 2021 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean’s List honors.
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CHICAGO – Illinois Republican Gary Rabine has issued the following statement concerning Gov. JB Pritzker’s soft-on-crime policies. “(The policies) which went into effect just weeks ago are now taking hold and criminals who commit the most serious offenses are not being prosecuted. “JB has failed miserably in his primary obligation as Governor—keeping Illinois residents safe.
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CHICAGO – With statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022. Mask requirements will continue where federally mandated, such as on public transit and in high-risk settings including healthcare facilities and congregate care. Masking
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is backing legislation to incentivize the in-state production of semiconductors, microchips, and their component parts amid a nationwide shortage that is impacting the availability of goods ranging from automobiles to cell phones. Named the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Act, the legislation would provide various tax
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has announced a $2.1 million grant for school districts to “Grow Your Own” teachers. The grant marks the third round of funding for the Education Career Pathway program, which recruits local students to the teaching profession. Applicants will receive priority points for implementing the program
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GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is excited to announce that Girl Scout Cookies are starting to arrive in the hands of customers! If you haven’t gotten your freezers stocked up yet, we have you covered! National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is right around the corner! February 18-20 will be the biggest
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ELGIN, Ill. — The Celebrity Bartender Bash, a special event to support the families of recently killed or injured Illinois police officers, will be held Friday, March 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Murray Bros. Caddy Shack, 9546 Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA),
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow’s decision to restrain the State from enforcing the safety measures aimed at protecting teachers, school personnel, students and communities from COVID-19. The Attorney General is seeking an expedited appeal from the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court. “The
