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The 2020 Illinois fall trout fishing season is scheduled to open Saturday, Oct. 17, at more than 50 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state.
The Illinois catchable trout program is funded by those who use the program through the sale of inland trout stamps and the Illinois Fish Management...
The Illinois Department of Transportation, IDOT, has announced that ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic growth throughout the region.
IDOT said in a news release that...
The Shawnee Community College Education and Talent Search, ETS, program is planning to host a drive-thru school supply distribution event for local ETS members.
The drive-thru distribution is scheduled Oct. 6-7 on the college’s main campus near Ullin. Hours are planned from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m....
Southern Seven Health Department reports the Illinois Department of Human Services, IDHS, is offering state-wide use of Electronic Benefits Transfer, EBT, for the Women, Infants & Children’s, WIC, Nutrition Program.
The new Illinois eWIC card is designed to make this federal nutritional service...
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, IDNR, has announced updates to the process for hunters who want to enter the lottery for spring wild turkey permits.
IDNR said in a news release that the new application procedure, adopted earlier this year, will streamline the lotteries for turkey...
Nominating petitions are available for 2021 municipal elections in the City of Jonesboro and the Village of Cobden.
The election is set for April 6, 2021.
Petitions were available starting Sept. 22 for candidates who are interested in running in 2021.
The filing period for nominating petitions is...
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Expiration dates on Illinois driver’s licenses and state ID cards will be extended another three months, Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday, Sept. 23.
White announced expirations for licenses and IDs...
The U.S. Forest Service is continuing a series of programs to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the proclaiming of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.
The programs are designed to give participants opportunities to learn about the history of the Shawnee National Forest and the many...
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency, IEMA, is encouraging all families, schools, businesses and other organizations to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, which is set for 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15.
IEMA said the goal of this “Drop, Cover and Hold On” drill is to improve preparedness...
Special Olympics Illinois is getting ready for the sixth annual Ducky Derby Dash to benefit athletes in Southern Illinois and across the state. The derby is planned Sunday, Oct. 4.
The event, like many others, has been forced to take on a new look for 2020.
For the past five years, the event has...
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