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Windhorst speaks out on minimum wage hike at Chamber of Commerce meeting

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 6, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) spoke at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce's monthly meeting in September, where he discussed the state's decision to go to a $15 minimum wage.

SOUTHERN SEVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Strollin' through the Colon

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Strollin' through the Colon

ANA-ILLINOIS: ANA Mentorship Program

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

The ANA Mentorship Program facilitates one-to-one mentoring relationships that connect mentees with nurses who have more professional experience.

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: State Board Invites Community Input on State's Budget for Public Education

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) today announced four hearings across the state to gather community input on the state’s budget for public education.

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Twenty-Five Illinois Schools Receive Prestigious 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, naming 25 Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools among recipients of the prestigious award.

City of Palos Heights Business/ Economic Advisory Committee met July 15

By Michael Abella | Oct 3, 2019

City of Palos Heights Business/ Economic Advisory Committee met Monday, July 15.

From North Egypt News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 59: Week in Review | Week of September 23-27, 2019

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

After a rough and delayed planting season, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is sharing some good news for Illinois’ agriculture industry.

From Carbondale Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Senator Schimpf's Senate Week in Review: September 27

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

After a rough and delayed planting season, Illinois’ agriculture industry received good news this week with a Taiwanese delegation committing to purchasing over $2 billion in Illinois soy and corn over the next two years.