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Two Rivers Child Advocacy Center in Anna is planning to celebrate its 15th anniversary with an open house that will have several activities for children and adults.
The open house event is planned on Friday, Aug. 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The public will have a rare opportunity to tour the facility...
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, IDVA, has asked Nintendo to restrict the internet augmented reality game, Pokemon Go, from any of the department's veterans homes properties.
The department also announced in a news release that it will ask the public not to play the game on these...
Young people could work on crafts while they listened to a story being read on a recent Tuesday afternoon at the Jonesboro Public Library. The library has been hosting story hours for children each Tuesday afternoon during July.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Science Series’ July night programs continue this Saturday with the “Night Skies” program. Come to the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center as Rend Lake College General Science AssociateProfessor, Greg Hollmann allows you to explore our solar...
The Anna City Council last week revisited discussion about the sale of alcohol at outdoor locations which often are referred to as beer gardens.
The issue was addressed, and voted on again, at the council's regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 19. The meeting was at Anna City Hall.
The possible...
A local organization is helping the Union County Sheriff's Office in an effort to acquire a new law enforcement resource.
The sheriff's office last week received a $750 donation from the Union County chapter of Whitetails Unlimited for the office's newly launched K-9 police dog fund.
Union County...
The start of the 2016 Union County Fair is less than a month away.
The fair is scheduled to run from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Anna City Park in Anna.
The city park is the home of the fair. Last week, the Anna City Council approved a new, 20-year lease with the fair regarding...
Union County motorists are being alerted about a major road project which is scheduled to begin in early August.
The project involves the second phase of improvements along Skyline Drive between Alto Pass and Cobden.
Union County Highway Department engineer and superintendent Kevin Grammer said...
A gospel singing is planned at Shiloh Baptist Church in Villa Ridge on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.
The singing will feature The Peacemakers of Paducah and the Gloryroad Travelers of Mounds.
A Back to School Physical Fair is planned Thursday, July 28, in Cairo.
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community Health & Emergency Services at 13245 Kessler Rd.
School and sports physicals will be available.
No appointment is needed; however, those who want to come can call in...
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