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Illinois Federation of Teachers Issued Statement Denouncing Layoffs at Western Illinois University

The President of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) reacts to the layoffs of nearly 90 faculty and staff at Western Illinois University (WIU). President of IFT Dan Montgomery denounced the layoffs at Western Illinois University, led by Interim President Kristi Mindrup. Dan Montgomery ...
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Mobile Driver’s License & ID Legislation for Illinoisans Signed into Law

Legislation enabling Illinois residents to start using mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced.The bill is part of Giannoulias’ commitment to modernizing the office, while getting up to speed ...
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MDH Welcomes Two Vice Presidents to the Administration Staff

McDonough District Hospital announced Courtney McCredie, MSN-ML, RN, joined the organization as its new Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, and it has removed the interim title and named Sherri Hitchcock as Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.  McCredie brings nearly 20 years of healthcare administration experience to the ...
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Sheriff Campbell will Retire following Shooting Death of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Deputy

The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey by a Sangamon County Sheriff's Office deputy has captured attention nationwide. After repeatedly refusing to step down as sheriff, Sheriff Campbell now intends to retire no later than August 31, 2024. Sonya Massey called 911 on July 6, ...
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Union President Reacts to the Layoffs at Western Illinois University from August 6th Special Board Meeting

During a special meeting on August 6, 2024, the Western Illinois University (WIU) board approved Resolution No. 24.8/1, authorizing staff reductions. Merrill Cole, President of the WIU Chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI Local 4100), issued this statement:“We are angry and deeply ...
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Illinois State Police Recognized

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has earned Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Law Enforcement Accreditation for the 11th time.“Integrity, Service, and Pride are at the core of ISP. ​ They’re not just words, they’re an attitude, a lifestyle, the foundation upon which ...
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Blood Emergency Declared as Red Cross is in Dire Need of Blood Donations

The American Red Cross has reported a significant drop in blood supply, decreasing by more than 25% recently, attributed to a combination of extreme heat and increased travel. The shortage is particularly severe for type O blood, which is essential for emergency situations. In ...
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Memorial Hospital Receives 5 Star Rating

For the fifth consecutive year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has honored Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, with a 5-star rating for patient satisfaction.This 5-star designation is based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The ...
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WIU Board of Trustees Approves Staff Reduction

At the August 6th Western Illinois University Board of Trustees special meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 24.8/1, a staff reduction authorization.“For the past decade, Western has been navigating the ongoing transformation of higher education and the enrollment decline due to population shifts, changes ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen will Tour Storm Sewer Site on McArthur Street in Macomb

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will join Macomb Mayor Michael Inman, Public Works Director Alice Ohrtman, City Administrator Scott Coker, and Project Engineer Mark Lee on a tour of the storm sewer site on McArthur Street in Macomb on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 1 PM. ...
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Halpin’s Statement on Today’s WIU Employee Rally

State Senator Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, today issued the following statement on the University Professionals of Illinois rally on Western Illinois University staff reductions:“The cuts at Western Illinois University are very concerning. As the State Senator for the region and Co-Chair of the Illinois ...
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Illinois State Police Report

To help ensure those who are prohibited by law from having a firearm, and who pose a threat, do not have guns in their possession, the Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted numerous firearm enforcement details in counties across the state from June 24th through ...
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