Lake Land College to Host Illinois WIOA Stakeholder Engagement Session

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•November 1, 2023• Lake Land College will host a WIOA Stakeholder Engagement Session on Nov. 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on campus at 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon. The event will be held in Webb Hall, room 081. The session at Lake Land is one of several happening throughout Illinois in response to the state developing a four-year plan for its workforce development system. The goal is to continue an inclusive, systemwide process of implementing lessons learned from various efforts over the past several years. … Read More

EIU, Lake Land College, Rural King Partner to Enhance Regional Educational Opportunities

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•November 1, 2023• Rural King Farm & Home Store recently announced the launch of its new scholarship program, designed to empower and support aspiring students in pursuit of higher education. This program is part of a larger education initiative which focuses on providing avenues for continued education, growth, and professional development for our associates and in this case, their dependents. The Rural King Scholarship Program is comprised of scholarship opportunities with two exceptional partners, Eastern Illinois University, and Lake Land College. Both organizations will be offering in-person and online scholarships providing unique educational opportunities to our associates and their dependents … Read More

Annual Holiday Market is November 4th at FCC

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•November 1, 2023• The Annual Holiday Market at the First Christian Church near Sullivan is Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at 1357 CR 1200 East, just east of Sullivan, the Market’s Bountiful Bakery will sell delicious homemade pies, cookies, candies, and much more. The Christmas Shoppe will feature uniquely handcrafted Christmas trees created from antique doors, one-of-a-kind wreaths, centerpieces and more. The Craft and Quilters Shoppe will offer one-of- a- kind creations and great present ideas for everyone. The Jewelry Shoppe will sell almost-new jewelry and family heirlooms. … Read More

Illinois Deer Donation Program Expands for 2023 Season

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•November 1, 2023• With community support, the Illinois Deer Donation Program’s 2022 season yielded 8,414 pounds of ground venison donated to 37 food pantries. The program, delivered through University of Illinois Extension, connects hunters, meat processors, and food pantries to support food security in east-central Illinois. The 2023 hunting season began October 1. The Illinois Deer Donation Program will continue its efforts in Clay, Coles, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, and Shelby counties – and will expand to serve Champaign, Clark, Crawford, and Edgar counties. … Read More

Celebrate National Family Caregiver Month

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•November 1, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Extension Educator,  University of Illinois Extension Families are often the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. In fact, today in America, more than 53 million family caregivers provide unpaid care. That’s an economic value totaling more than $470 billion. The caregiving population is greatly diverse representing both genders and all races, cultures and ages. It is a rewarding experience for most, but also has many challenges. Caregivers experience many difficult emotions along their journey and can also experience many losses including loss of privacy, freedom, money, identity and work. … Read More

Sharpening Knowledge of Tree Care Leads to Healthier, Better-looking Trees

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•November 1, 2023• by Jenna Braasch Media Communications Coordinator, Illinois Extension Trees are a beautiful and vital part of our communities, providing many long-term benefits to the public. Routine maintenance and proper care techniques contribute to a longer, healthier life. “Trees improve the local environment, economy, and overall quality of life,” says Sarah Vogel, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Whether in natural areas, parks, gardens, street boulevards, or private yards, keeping trees healthy depends on everyone.” Many who care for trees are not certified arborists but carry out similar work as the profession. Community Tree Care is a hybrid series … Read More

Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest

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•November 1, 2023• The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois to participate in this year’s Annual Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The contest theme for the 2024 awards is “Where Does Rain Go? How Can We Slow the Flow?” focusing on understanding how rain moves through the landscape, the effects of droughts and floods, and how we can adapt to help protect our water resources. … Read More

SBL Holiday Festival to Support Behavioral Health Services

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•November 1, 2023• Share joy and give hope this November by supporting the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s Holiday Festival, November 10 to 13. Starting with an online auction at 8 am on Friday, November 10, the Festival will include a variety of ways for the community to get involved and support SBL Behavioral Health Services. Proceeds will help provide emergent needs for uninsured patients, resources for providers to use in therapy, assistance with the substance abuse crisis in the communities SBL serves and fund school assemblies to address mental heath needs of area youth. … Read More