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Earthrise Energy will be hosting three community information sessions on the controversial solar project proposed along Catlin-Tilton Road. Sessions will be held at the Danville Public Library on Monday, September 8th, from 11:30 to 1:00pm, and again at 7 to 8:30pm. A third session will be held Tuesday morning, Septemb...

Illinois spends twice the U.S. Average on higher education students. According to the State Higher Education Finance report, Illinois spends more than any other U.S. State. At the same time, enrollment has been decreasing due to, in part, declining populations. Another factor is cost. In-state tuition at public Illinoi...

Three Kings of Peace Mentoring Center administrators and staff completed training and earned certifications to enhance the mentoring that the Center provides free of charge for young people. Charles Burns Jr. led the instruction based on his landmark book, A Guide to Light the Way to Mentorship. The Chicago-based Burns...

This Labor Day, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is honoring the contributions of workers across the state and highlighting the Department's ongoing efforts to uphold workers' rights, economic security, and safety. "On Labor Day IDOL reaffirms its commitment to workers across Illinois," said IDOL Direc...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. ​ Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. In Vermilion County, seve...