South Central Reporter

South Central Reporter

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

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TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: TMH Auxiliary Announces "Men Who Cook" Winners

The Taylorville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recently hosted its 10th annual “Men Who Cook” event at the Moose Lodge 1516.

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

Local Government

CITY OF BREESE: Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit

The 20th Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Hillsboro Area Hospital

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Hillsboro Area Hospital

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HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL: March into Fitness

By Press release submission | Feb 22, 2020

Hillsboro Area Health Foundation is excited to host our first Girls' Night Out of 2020!

From Metro East Sun

Sen. McClure introduces bill for tougher penalties on pet abuse

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing a bill that would stiffen the penalties for those charged with killing or abusing a pet.

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New survey tells Rep. Wilhour that voters have finally had enough of corruption in government

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) breathes a sigh of relief at the thought that voters across the state seem to be making a critical connection that may just help turn things around in November.

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Wilhour to introduce reform package empowering LIG to act as a 'real watchdog'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R- Beecher City) believes the legislative inspector general (LIG) post in Springfield operates just the way many lawmakers intended.

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HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL: Community invited to “Cram the Cars” with Canned Goods for Bond County Food Pantry

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2020

In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care and Hospice Southern Illinois is teaming up with several community organizations to “Cram the Car” with non-perishable food items for the Bond County Food Pantry.

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: Greenville Growing Winners Presentation

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2020

The City of Greenville presented Dan & Patti Maurer a "PAID IN FULL" water bill for an entire year!

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CITY OF BREESE: Eable Watch Event at Case-Halstead Library

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will host Eagle Watch on Saturday, 8 February 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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CITY OF BREESE: Dist 12 Bobcats Advance in State Class "M" Tourney

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2020

The Breese District 12 boys basketball team opened the Class M state tournament at Rend Lake College with a 44-31 win over Goreville.

From West Central Reporter

Pritzker's progressive income tax will drive out more from Illinois, 'especially job creators,' says Sen. McClure

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) wonders why taxpayers should believe anything would be different about the state's next tax increase.

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Pritzker 'blowing his chance' to put constituents ahead of special interests, says Rep. Wilhour

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2020

For Illinois state Rep. Blai​​​​​ne Wilhour (R-Beecher City), at least one thing became perfectly clear during Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address last week in Springfield.

From SW Illinois News

Sen. Schimpf disappointed that Pritzker's State of the State address only told 'half the story'

By Kyla Asbury | 24 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Murphysboro) was disappointed that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not discuss the most important challenges the state faces during his State of the State address last Wednesday.

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HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL: Auxiliary Members Recognized for Their Service

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2020

Auxiliary Members Recognized for Their Service

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HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL BREESE: Breese Hospital Colleagues Honored with DAISY & BEE Awards

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2020

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese awarded Teresa Haake, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

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TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Free Mental Health First Aid Training Classes Offered to Community

By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2020

Two free classes will be offered in the Taylorville Memorial Hospital Annex to the public to receive training on how to identify and respond to adults and youth showing signs of mental illness.

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Rep. Wilhour advocates for voter ID in wake of automatic-registration scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) contends that the Secretary of State's Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) system is one that invites the kind of confusion it is now experiencing in the aftermath of reports that nearly 600 non-citizens were mistakenly registered to vote in 2018 elections.

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CITY OF BREESE: Eagle Watch Event at Case-Halstead Library

By Press release submission | Jan 25, 2020

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will host Eagle Watch on Saturday, 8 February 2020, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Rep. Wilhour demands that Democrats stand up to corruption, Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2020

State House Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) wonders what it will take for Illinois Democrats to stand up to powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).