Cravatta Comes in First at CrossFit Legends Championship in 55-59 Age Group

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•January 11, 2023• by Crystal Reed Guy Cravatta of Sullivan earned first place at the CrossFit Legends Championship in the 55-59 age group in early December. The competition was held in Cookeville, Tennessee. He entered the Legends Championship online, qualified in mid-August to qualify for the championship and had to finish in the top 10 worldwide. He had to perform six workouts over a three-week period. “I told myself if I did not place in the top three, I would not go to the championship,” Cravatta said “I would only go if I had a chance to win.” Once the … Read More

Foundation accepting applications

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•January 11, 2023• Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the 2023 Conservatoin Achievement Scholarship program. The foundation annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the state’s natural resources. Four scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year. One of the scholarships is reserved for a qualified applicant who is a dependent of a current employee of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “The ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarship program rewards high school students interested in conservation stewardship with … Read More

SIUE Announces Fall Graduates

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•January 11, 2023• Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville has announced their Fall 2022 graduates. Graduates are Abigail Taylor of Arthur, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum laude and Matthew Pladers of Dalton City, Bachlor of Science in Business Administration. … Read More

Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up

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•January 11, 2023• It’s time to start thinking about preschool for the upcoming school year for your child. To find out what preschool options are available in your community, please schedule an appointment to have your child screened. Project H.E.L.P. and the Windsor School District offer free developmental screenings to provide parents the opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided free of charge. Free developmental screenings will be held on Friday, February 10 at Windsor Christian Church, 1100 Broadway in Windsor. … Read More

Clough Strong Live Auction

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•January 11, 2023• Curt and Linda Clough were diagnosed with cancer within weeks of each other. Curt has been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Unfortunately, Linda lost her fight with cancer in December. To show support, Part 2 of the benefit will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 7 pm-? at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Beef raffle tickets will be for sale with drawing at 10 pm. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and live auction items. Auction items will be posted on Facebook Event Page. Proceeds will assist Curt in medical expenses and in honor … Read More

Ways to Maintain and Protect Your Health During the Cold, Winter Months

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•January 4, 2023• The cold, winter months can pose a risk to our physical health –including our immune system, heart, balance, skin, body temperature and more. As cold weather, snow and ice become part of our everyday normal in the Midwest, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital offers the following information and guidance to help you protect and maintain your health this time of year. “Winter weather and the extreme low temps that it brings can constrict your blood vessels and if you already suffer from certain conditions this could make that condition worse,” said Dr. Vinil Bhuma, chief medical officer at … Read More

Master Gardener Spring into Gardening Event Offers Guest Presenters, a Silent Auction, Sales Booth and More

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•January 4, 2023• Community members can get excited about the 2023 growing season at the 13th annual Spring into Gardening event. This event offers expert gardening speakers, a silent auction, and a sales booth to get gardeners excited about gardening. This year’s event will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, February 25 at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth Street, in Mattoon. Check-in will begin at 8 am. The cost of the event is $25 for those who pre-register and $30 at the door. Cost includes resources and refreshments throughout the morning. … Read More

Bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com now for Statewide Road Conditions this Winter

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•January 4, 2023• With cold weather settling in the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions. Weather can change quickly in Illinois, so whether you’re driving a short distance or taking a longer trip, GettingAroundIllinois.com is an essential resource to keep you updated 24/7/365 on road conditions throughout the state all winter long. … Read More

IDOL Promotes Workplace Safety Series

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•January 4, 2023• The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program is joining with local, state and federal partners, including Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety and Health (DIOSH), to promote a four-part safety series webinar. DIOSH is comprised of private businesses, local governments and, state and federal agencies focused on a range of health and safety issues in the workplace. … Read More