Recent data released by the United States Census Bureau shows the population of the state of Illinois dropped by more than 45,100 people between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018. This represents the second largest percentage drop in population among any state. Undoubtedly, there are a multitud…
Individuals who give to the Lake Land College Foundation do so because they believe in creating opportunities for our students. Even though they do not expect any recognition for their gifts, at Lake Land College we welcome opportunities to express our gratitude to them.
Many times I am asked how Lake Land College developed a new innovative idea or formed a unique partnership with an organization that truly fulfilled its needs. People are often surprised by my very simple response: “It all started with a conversation.”
On May 11, 2018, Lake Land College celebrated its 50th spring commencement. In those five decades, more than 56,500 students have graduated from Lake Land College and moved on to brighter futures.
Recently, the Illinois Community College Board kicked off the official 50th anniversary celebration of the Illinois Public Community College Act. A celebration such as this provides a wonderful opportunity to step back and notice the impact of the collective efforts taken by community colleg…
The beginning of a new year provides the perfect opportunity for us to reflect on our many blessings, contemplate the opportunities that lie ahead and consider ways to give back to our communities. As your community college, Lake Land College takes pride in partnering with area organizations…
There is an old adage that the only constant in life is change. While many things change over time, our perceptions are often slow to change and can serve as a stronghold against new ideas.
Our leaders in Springfield and Washington deserve kudos this holiday season for setting aside their differences and supporting funding to help chip away at huge challenges facing our transportation infrastructure.
It sounds like a John Grisham novel.
When award-winning novelist Ralph Ellison stated, “Education is all a matter of building bridges,” I would like to believe that somewhere in the back of his mind he was contemplating the critical role adult education plays in building educational bridges for students in need within our communities.
Recently, the Illinois Community College Board kicked off the official 50th anniversary celebration of the Illinois Public Community College Act. A celebration such as this provides a wonderful opportunity to step back and notice the impact of the collective efforts taken by community colleg…
As state government scurries to fill a projected $8 billion deficit in the 2016 fiscal year budget, it would seem to make sense to move beyond successful compromises and proven solutions already in place and instead focus on issues that truly have a significant impact on the state’s finances.
On April 17, 1953, I became a member of the United States Army and went off to train and eventually became a part of the American contribution to the United National “Police Action” against the Communist forces of North Korea and eventually the forces of Red China. So like so many others, I …
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A look back at history photos of the Charleston area.
Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Journal Gazette/Times-Courier.
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge issued a bench warrant for an Illinois woman after she failed to appear for a virtual court hearing Wednesday following her arrest for an alleged fake COVID-19 vaccination card that misspelled Moderna as “Maderna.”
"We always say here, see something, hear something, know something, say something. Someone out there has seen, heard or knows something."
CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released Wednesday from a Chicago facility a month after he was hospitalized for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection and intensive physical therapy for Parkinson's disease.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson was released Wednesday from a Chicago facility a month after he was hospitalized for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection and intensive physical therapy for Parkinson's disease.
“And suddenly there with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill to men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us go now even unto Bethl…
The year 2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the “War on Poverty”, the federal government’s attempt to, in the words of President Johnson at his January 8, 2014 State of the Union Address, “not only relieve the symptom of poverty, but to cure it and, above all, to prevent it.”
Twas the season for giving and your Coles County Council on Aging Employees were in the giving mood.
Rumor says the phrase “do not fear” occurs in the Bible 365 times. This rumor is usually accompanied by the sentiment that God intended to provide one for each day of the year.
Thursday evening in the Theatre at Doudna Fine Arts Center, Eastern Illinois University in Charleston the EIU Jazz Ensemble performed for a large audience of jazz enthusiasts of all ages. It was exceptional jazz.
Effective November 1, 2013, extensions to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) implemented in response to the great recession expired and the maximum monthly benefit for an individual receiving SNAP assistance was reduced by $11 from $200 per month to $189 per month.
One of the defendants was allegedly in possession of firearms as a felon, approximately 226 grams of meth, and U.S. currency.
A Westervelt woman faces three counts of aggravated driving under the influence in connection with a Friday evening collision in Shelby County that resulted in the death of two people.
The Mattoon Police Department is seeking help from the public to identify two people.
Jeffrey M. West of Mattoon has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for acts involving the sexual exploitation of children.
The employees are seeking higher wages and better working conditions.
“The testing regimen is there in order to make sure that they’re not entering the institution where they work and spreading COVID-19,” Pritzker said.
The proposed spending plan and federal relief funds also include more money for police, boosting affordable housing, efforts to clean vacant lots and planting 75,000 trees.
The most recent iteration of the moratorium allows for court proceedings but prevents law enforcement from carrying out an eviction.
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