Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is cosponsoring legislation that would allow someone with a valid concealed carry permit in one state to legally carry in another state.
“The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 2959) is pretty simple,” Shimkus explained. “If you can legally carry in Illinois – now that we have finally started issuing concealed carry permits – you should be allowed to carry in other states. Read More
The 5th Annual Amish Country Tractor Cruise will be held Saturday, June 14 in Arthur.
A 50 mile cruise will take riders through the heart of Illinois Amish country that will feature the communities of Arthur, Zion, Hayes, Tuscola, Galton, and Chesterville. Read More
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is looking to expand the MAP Grant application process to help provide much-needed financial assistance to displaced workers.
“Local community colleges called a critical problem to my attention: that the existing MAP rules completely discriminate against those who’ve been laid off,” Rose said. “It just makes sense to move these displaced workers into an educational setting instead of having them on the unemployment rolls.” Read More
Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place from 1-5 p.m. on May 19-22, 27-30 and June 2-4 at Dove’s 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Center in Decatur.
This training is approved by ICADV (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and facilitated by Dove and other community agencies’ staff members. There is a fee for the training, and some scholarships are available. Read More
A foodservice sanitation manager’s certification course will be offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 5 and 7 at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St. in Urbana. Read More
The Sullivan Fire Department gave away several bicycles and baskets to children participating in Sunday’s annual Easter egg hunt at Wyman Park. Winners are as follows: Read More
Marla Beatty of Bethany, an administrator at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives. The Council of Regents serves as the link between ACHE and members by approving governance and membership regulations as well as promoting ACHE programs, services and activities within their respective areas. Read More
The gospel group State of Grace will be in concert at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Oak Grove Baptist Church located in rural Bethany.
Admission is free. For more information call 217-259-3597.
Prairie Association of Home and Community Education (PAHCE) will host “Artisan Crafts of the World” workshop at 10 a.m. Monday, April 21 at the University of Illinois Extension office at 122 S. Walnut in Arthur. Read More
Rebecca A. Cox of Lovington earned her Master of Science in Education degree during commencement exercises at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Dec. 14, 2013.
Cox, the daughter of David and Sharon Cox, majored in Workforce Education and Development, which is within the College of Education and Human Services.