by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Climb your way out of the winter chill and blues at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s fun, Valentine’s-themed climbing competition, Love at First Onsight. The event is happening Feb. 10, and anyone age 16 or older, of any skill level, is welcome to participate. The competition is open to SIU students, […]
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CHICAGO – The 2024 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on January 29, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. Filing Returns “We encourage taxpayers to file electronically as early as possible
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced it is accepting applications until February 9 for $2 million in grants from qualified Illinois groups to provide training to improve access to safe, high-quality reproductive health care including abortions. The Abortion Provider Capacity Building Grant Program is open to local health departments and non-profit community agencies
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LASALLE, Ill. –The Illinois Veterans’ Home at LaSalle is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. There are 13 residents and 12 staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, and all are presenting mild symptoms. Symptomatic residents have been offered antiviral treatment, and no one has been hospitalized. The Home continues
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and its Du Quoin State Fair to sponsor two special, no-cost workshops at the Southern Illinois Center at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Jan. 29. One workshop will focus on branding and customer service,
SPRINGFIELD– The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding SB2637, which it says sets a dangerous precedent for food regulation: “Manufacturers oppose this well-intentioned legislation as it would set a dangerous precedent by usurping the role of scientists and experts at the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, which reviews and approves food
BLUE ISLAND— Governor JB Pritzker joined Unlimited Potential House (“UP House”) and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today to announce the grand opening of UP House’s new campus and its transitional living facility, “Logan’s Place,” that offers housing, education, and support services for young women in the care of DCFS as they
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — International Festival 2024 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale Feb. 5-9, and a variety of special programs and activities will bring together the campus and community in “Promoting Diversity Through Unity.” The weeklong fest traditionally draws large crowds from campus and the surrounding community, and all events are open to
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Everyone is invited to join in a public discussion focusing on how to achieve reliable broadband internet service across Southern Illinois and the state. The Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Research Park, 1740 Innovation Drive, is the site for the conversation, set for 11 a.m.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has awarded $400 million in grants through the Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program to 45 institutions of higher education in Illinois in partnership with the Illinois Capital Development Board. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to private, not-for-profit colleges and universities in
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