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Illinois SoS recommends permanent driving test age increase

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this week filed administrative rules that would increase the age at which a driver is required to pass a driving test when they renew their license, raising it from 75 to 79. The rules – proposed by Giannoulias to the legislative Joint Committee on Administrative Rules – would keep in place a state policy that went into effect during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michael J. Howlett building, which houses […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023 99

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East Central Illinois Region

Lane reductions begin Thursday for pavement repairs

NORMAL -- Commuters in Normal should experience some traffic delays beginning Thursday as a result of lane reductions for construction work. Short-term northbound traffic lane reductions on South Fell Avenue There will be a lane closure northbound on South Fell Avenue beginning early Thursday morning. The lane closure will be on Fell Avenue between Beaufort and College Avenue in order to perform pavement repairs. The closure begins at 4 a.m. on Thursday and is expected to be completed by 4 […]

todaySeptember 27, 2023 47

Illinois

Illinois

Illinois legislators seek to protect children on social media

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from advocates for a measure that regulates social media companies to protect children.  Senate Bill 1126 would implement new regulations to protect children from the dangers of social media to avoid predators' hateful speech and create a safer environment for children overall.  State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) explained the goal of the bill.  "Today's discussions are crucial about how to enhance online safety for children to create a safer […]

todaySeptember 21, 2023 235

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Illinois

THE NEWSFEED: September 20, 2023

Here are some news items we are following for today, Wednesday, September 20, 2023: IDOT to work on Illinois 4 near Mascoutah MASCOUTAH -- The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that emergency repairs by the Norfolk Southern Railway Company to a crossing on Illinois 4 between Interstate 64 and Illinois 161 in Mascoutah will require a full closure starting, weather permitting, Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 a.m. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around […]

todaySeptember 20, 2023 102

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Illinois

Illinois drought impacts continue into the fall

Drought re-intensified in Illinois at the end of the growing season, increasing the risk of fire and blowing dust as harvest approaches, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the Illinois State Water Survey. River levels have also dropped near or below low-stage, leading to navigation concerns. Most of Illinois was 1 to 8 inches wetter than normal between mid-July and mid-August, dramatically improving soil moisture, crop conditions, and stream flow. However, drier weather has dominated since mid-August, and […]

todaySeptember 19, 2023 47

Lake Land College

East Central Illinois Region

Lake Land to host healthcare open house

MATTOON -- Lake Land College will be hosting an open house for individuals who are interested in the healthcare field. The Health & Public Services Open House will be held on Tuesday, October 3 from 6-8 p.m. The event will begin at the Theater in the Luther Student Center on campus in Mattoon. Those interested in a career in healthcare are invited to meet with faculty, view hands-on demonstrations, tour Lake Land’s facilities, and learn about the college’s rewarding programs, […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023 93

Nokomis Newkomis

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Nokomis Chamber discusses fall rummage, fruit sales

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Chamber of Commerce met at noon on Thursday, September 7 inside the council chambers at the city complex. Secretary Roger Blankenship made an announcement that he is resigning and retiring from the Chamber after 43 years. His resignation and retirement were approved by members in attendance. A Secretary would need to be appointed to serve the remainder of the term ending in March 2024. Minutes from the May meeting were approved without objection, as was the […]

todaySeptember 12, 2023 87

LLCC

Local

LLCC Open House to be held Oct. 9

SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) for an open house on Monday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd. It will also be at LLCC Outreach Centers in Jacksonville (32 N. Central Park Plaza), Litchfield (1 Lincoln Land Dr.) and Taylorville (800 S. Spresser). “Start here at […]

todaySeptember 9, 2023 1151

LLCC

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LLCC appoints two new vice presidents

SPRINGFIELD – Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) has appointed two new vice presidents: Jason Dockter, Ph.D. as vice president of academic services and Shanda Byer as vice president of student services. Both have served as interims in those roles since January. “I am very happy to announce that Dr. Jason Dockter and Shanda Byer were approved to serve as vice president of academic services and vice president of student services, respectively,” said Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., president of LLCC. “Both are […]

todaySeptember 9, 2023 135

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