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Petersburg police

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Petersburg man charged with child pornography possession

Police have arrested a man from Petersburg on charges of possessing child pornography after a two-year investigation. Authorities said the man had images and videos of children being victims of sexual assault. Adam L. Power, 29, of Petersburg was arrested Wednesday by Athens Police Department. An investigation into child pornography distribution began after a December 2020 report that someone was distributing images of minors online. A search by Athens Police Department assigned to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General's […]

todayMarch 24, 2023 4

Illinois JB Pritzker

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Illinois COVID-19 disaster proclamation ends in May

State emergency orders will end in tandem with national public health emergency

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – Exactly 38 months after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, Illinois will no longer be under a disaster proclamation as of May 11, Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday. That’s the same day President Joe Biden will end the national public health emergency, which just passed the three-year mark last week. The White House announced the May 11 end date on Monday. Pritzker had declared a public health emergency two days before the […]

todayFebruary 2, 2023 51

diesel

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Diesel technologies program gives students an opportunity for a new career

I’m convinced that there is something inside of people like me that makes us more curious than most about how things work. When I was asked to write about career opportunities in the diesel equipment industries and Lincoln Land Community College’s new diesel technologies program, I took some time to reflect on the things that attracted me to a career as a service technician, and eventually as a diesel instructor. But, as I strolled down memory lane, I realized that […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 81

Illinois Lincoln Land Bob Bunn

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Lincoln Land holding its annual Lincoln Lecture Feb. 13

Bob Bunn to speak on his relatives’ ties to the Lincolns

SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College invites the public to its annual Lincoln Lecture Monday, Feb. 13. “The Bunns and the Lincolns: A Family Friendship 1840-1882” will be presented by Bob Bunn at 9 a.m. in the Trutter Center on the LLCC campus. He will focus on John and Jacob Bunn, who were good friends and business associates of the Lincoln family. John Bunn also served as a pallbearer at President Lincoln’s funeral. There is no charge to attend, and […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 9

Illinois Senate Lindsey LaPointe

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IL Senate votes to divest from Russian debt

State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Portage Park, delivers her remarks in support of remote work for legislators and term limits during session on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – In response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Illinois Senate has voted to divest state funds from Russian assets. House Bill 1293 divests the state's investments from Russian debt. It also welcomes Ukrainian refugees […]

todayNovember 17, 2022 5

LLCC Lincoln Land Community College

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LLCC Library joins Explore More Illinois

Patrons eligible for discounts and incentives at more than 40 Illinois attractions

SPRINGFIELD — The LLCC Library has joined Explore More Illinois, a cultural pass program that provides discounts and incentives at museums, historical societies, performing and visual arts centers, and other attractions across the state. Offerings include free or reduced admission, free parking, discounts at attraction shops, and more. The program is free for LLCC students, employees, and community members by visiting the LLCC Explore More Illinois page. An LLCC ID number or library user ID is required to view and […]

todayNovember 15, 2022 17

LLCC Bistro Verde

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Bistro Verde at LLCC expanding days of operation

SPRINGFIELD — Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, is expanding its days of operation from two to three days per week this fall. It reopens on Sept. 7 and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The café is open as Bistro To Go, a counter service concept, from Sept. 7 to Oct. 6, offering soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, coffees, and drinks. From Oct. 25 to Nov. 17 (closed Nov. 1), […]

todayAugust 31, 2022 1

pritzker Illinois

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Pritzker talks session timeline, programs, spending

Gun, abortion-related bills could wait until new year, depending on lawmaker support

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) – In a series of downstate news conferences coinciding with the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker this week gave an update on the possibility of a special session, outlined new state infrastructure investments, and announced a new program for some Illinoisans over age 55. While the governor quickly announced he would call a special session after the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade was overturned in June, lawmakers have thus far not scheduled any […]

todayAugust 16, 2022 1

LLCC UIS

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LLCC, UIS enhance transfer agreement

SPRINGFIELD — Officials of Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) and the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) signed an agreement Wednesday enhancing their partnership to ensure a smooth transition for LLCC students to complete bachelor’s degrees at UIS. The agreement also allows UIS students to utilize reverse transfer credits to complete associate degrees. The agreement enhances advising and coordination of course selection. LLCC graduates transferring to UIS would be admitted as juniors and have the admission application fee waived. They would […]

todayAugust 3, 2022 5

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