Pharmacy Pilot Program Eases Non-Disciplinary Infractions

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•March 2, 2016• To increase regulatory compliance while reducing legal costs and regulatory burdens for licensed pharmacies, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has recently launched the Pharmacy Citation System Pilot Program. Under the new initiative, non-disciplinary citations will be issued for minor pharmacy infractions, such as failure to display current licenses in conspicuous locations or food and/or beverage found in undesignated areas. Historically, minor pharmacy violations such as these have triggered complete formal disciplinary processes, which are burdensome for both licensees and IDFPR, and divert attention and resources from more significant matters of public safety. … Read More

Millikin University Announces March Calendar of Events

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•March 2, 2016• Thursday, March 3: Not Forgotten, Inc. Community Forum, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Shilling Hall, Room 303. Free and open to the public Friday, March 4: Millikin University Interdisciplinary Faculty Conference, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Perkinson Art Gallery/ ADM-Scovill Hall, Millikin University campus, Blue Connection After 5 Live: Kat Scarim and Katie Stitzel 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Blue Connection: 117 N. Water St. in Decatur, Ill. Free and open to the public Saturday, March 5: Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra: Conductor Candidate Concert 7:30 p.m. Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $13-$16.50 Sunday, March 6: Millikin Symphonic Wind … Read More

Entries Accepted for High School Art Contest

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•March 2, 2016• Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 15. “This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Hundreds of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.” … Read More

Hoverboards May Be Fire Hazard

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•March 2, 2016• The Office of the State Fire Marshal would like to warn Illinois residents about fire hazards that have been posed by self-balancing motorized scooters known as “hoverboards.” Hoverboards were one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season but have come under recent scrutiny due to a number of incidents in which they have caught fire while charging or while in use. Hoverboards are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Historically, lithium-ion batteries have had fire-related problems in laptops, cell phones and electrical systems in airplanes. They have been known to burst into flames when recharging and … Read More

Round Up Week Gets Partner

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•March 2, 2016• Sullivan IGA and Agri-Fab are joining forces to help raise funds for the CEFS Food Pantry through March 12. “When we found out Agri-Fab was planning a food pantry drive from Cindy, one of our cashiers, it just made sense to see if we could work together,” IGA manager Pat Stinson said of the new approach to helping the CEFS Food Pantry in Sullivan. From March 6-12 the Sullivan grocer will give people a chance to round up their grocery bill to the next dollar. That amount will be donated toward purchasing food for the pantry. Agri-Fab … Read More

Timberwolves Take Tough Loss from Bombers

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•February 24, 2016• It was senior night in Bethany with the Okaw Valley Timberwolves taking a tough 63-62 loss from the Argenta Oreana Bombers. At the end of the first quarter the Bombers were at a 24-21 advantage over the Timberwolves. By the half Argenta Oreana was leading Okaw Valley 39-31. In the third Okaw Valley’s Alex Martin, Connor Cloyd and Dylan Park contributed to a 27 point quarter and a 48-44 Timberwolf lead at the end of the quarter. The Bombers came back with a 19-14 fourth quarter for the 63-62 win. Pierce Bradford led the Timberwolves scoring four … Read More

Record Setting Weekend for Blue Dolphins at Meet

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•February 24, 2016• By Jason Smith For the News Progress Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed Valentine weekend at the new aquatic center in Terre Haute, Ind. They showed how much they love swimming by setting 30 new meet records which is an above average amount of meet records set in one meet. Eight swimmers earned high point awards. In the six and under division Alivia Melvin brought home the first place trophy, and her teammate Cadence Schmohe earned second place.   … Read More

LLC Fall Semester Graduates

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•February 24, 2016• Almost 200 candidates received degrees and certificates from Lake Land College following the completion of the 2015 fall semester. Candidates are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony May 13. The graduates are listed below by hometowns: … Read More