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Lake Land softball Paulson

Coles County

Lake Land announces Kristi Paulson new softball co-head coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College announced the hiring of Kristi Paulson as the new Laker softball head coach during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 10. Her husband, Dan Paulson, is expected to join the staff as the co-head coach following the next board meeting in July.  A Mattoon native, Kristi Paulson played softball for two years at Lake Land College. She helped the Laker softball team win its first NJCAA Division I National Tournament during the 2005-2006 […]

todayJune 11, 2024 2

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host Laker Visit Day

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Thursday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event is designed for prospective students to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a Laker representative, who will share insights about the College. Participants will also meet with faculty to learn more about specific programs. Representatives from many […]

todayJune 6, 2024

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host Juneteenth celebration

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is hosting an all-day Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the ongoing history of liberation, resilience, and overcoming in Black/African-American cultures. The event will feature a keynote speech by “Alex Tha Great” in the Luther Student Center Theater at 10 a.m. Individuals can earn credit for Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU) by attending the presentation. The event will also include a Calm […]

todayJune 4, 2024

4-H

East Central Illinois Region

4-H public speaking contest recognizes youth communication skills

DECATUR — The State 4-H Public Speaking contest, held at Parkland College on April 29, showcased the communication skills of 145 youth from 68 counties. Several local 4-H members advanced to the state 4-H Public Speaking Contest after competing at the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Public Speaking Contest.  Phoebe Craft from DeWitt County and Kennedy Rusk from Macon County competed in the Individual Oral Interpretation category. Oral Interpretation presentations must be previously published works or manuscripts such as short […]

todayMay 22, 2024

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to increase tuition rates

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is dedicated to providing quality education at an affordable cost, ensuring that students have access to opportunities for success. However, as the college prepares for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget, efforts are underway to maintain the value of a Lake Land College education while balancing financial considerations. These considerations will involve increases in tuition fees. Under the upcoming changes effective with the 2024-25 academic year, in-district students will see an increase of $3 per […]

todayMay 22, 2024

cicada cicadas

East Central Illinois Region

Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me?

DECATUR — This year, not one but two periodical broods - the 13-year Brood XIX cicada and the 17-year Brood XIII cicada - will emerge. But, what does this mean for Central Illinois? The 13-year Brood XIX has been quietly feeding on tree roots for over a decade and will soon make their grand entrance. These cicadas will emerge along the Sangamon River and its major streams stretching from Riverton eastward to north of Fisher, Illinois. Decatur's east and south […]

todayMay 7, 2024

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Capital Area Region

Tenative multiplier set for 11 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD — Eleven counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for these counties are the following: Cass County: 1.0000 Christian County: 1.0000 Douglas County: 1.0202 Fayette County: 1.0000 Franklin County: 1.0000 Greene County: 1.0000 Marion County: 1.0000 Peoria County: 1.0000 Piatt County: 1.0000 Sangamon County: 1.0000 St. Clair County: 1.0000 The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the […]

todayApril 11, 2024 1 2

Macon 4-H

East Central Illinois Region

Macon County 4-H members recognized for career achievements

DECATUR — Each spring, outstanding youth across Illinois are recognized for their career achievements in 4-H. This year, two Macon County 4-H members received State Experience Awards, and one Macon County 4-H member was one of forty-five youth who received a State 4-H Award with a $1000 scholarship.  Elizabeth Cornett, a member of the 4-H SCREAM robotics club, received the Emerald Clover Award in the area of Project Learning. This award recognizes youth who completed eight or more experiences in one […]

todayApril 11, 2024

David King IAHC Illinois Amish Heritage Center

Douglas County

Illinois Amish Heritage Center taps King for Executive Director role

CHESTERVILLE -- The Illinois Amish Heritage Center (IAHC) in Chesterville near Arthur has a new Executive Director after the Board of Directors selected David King for the role. King, a native of Richmond, Va. and an eighth-generation descendant of Amish immigrants, joins IAHC with 36 years of experience in management and fundraising for not-for-profit organizations. King is linked to Amish immigrants in Pennsylvania from the 1730s and 1740s. He has been an active part of IAHC since 2017 when he […]

todayApril 11, 2024

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