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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: HR Transformation – How Technology Supports Organizations in a Journey towards Human Centric Workplaces

The future of work is here and it's time to reimagine everything, addressing disruption towards work, the workforce, and the workplace.

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2019

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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CHATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT: National Domestic Violence Hotline

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Somewhere out there, someone is suffering. And somewhere out there, someone is suffering in silence.

Local Government

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Hiring CNAs

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

We are #hiring CNAs!

Local Government

Sen. McClure hosts student group in Springfield

By Adam Eisenberg | Oct 8, 2019

More than 60 Illinois students from the state's 50th Senate District traveled to Springfield to try their hand at the legislative process.

Local Government

Sangamon County home values dropping while property taxes are on the rise

By Shanice Harris | Oct 6, 2019

Central Illinois homeowners have continued to see the gap widen between the value of their homes and the amount they pay in property taxes each year.

Local Government

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Short Stacks for a Tall Cause

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Come support Memorial's Transplant program & enjoy breakfast at the same time!

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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: AmChamPL Diner Oct 7-8

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2019

Our #AmChamPL Diner will be heading to Kongres 590 in Rzeszów on October 7 – 8.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey Q4 2019: Polish Companies Expect Moderate Hiring in the Next Quarter

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey published today, Polish employers report cautiously optimistic hiring intentions for the forthcoming quarter.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: St. John’s College of Nursing to host 3rd Annual Scrubs RuN

By Press release submission | Sep 17, 2019

The 3rd Annual St. John’s College Scrubs RuN 5k will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 in Washington Park.

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Sen. McClure calls new victim's rights law 'a nice step in the right direction'

By Amanda Smith-Teutsch | Sep 14, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is hailing a new law that passed with bipartisan support as a step forward for victim’s rights in Illinois.

Local Government

Public safety pension fund in Springfield under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Springfield is only 48 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

Local Government

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: 3rd Annual Scrubs Run 5K

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2019

This is the 3rd Annual St. John's College Scrubs RuN!

Local Government

CITY OF LINCOLN: Cleaning Services RFP

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2019

The City of Lincoln will be accepting proposals for general cleaning of City Hall, Lincoln Police Station and Lincoln Amtrak Waiting Station.

Local Government

CITY OF LELAND GROVE: Wildwood Road at Outer Park Closed

By Press release submission | Aug 19, 2019

Wildwood Road at Outer Park will be closed until September 30, 2019.

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Join Rep. Murphy for ‘Ice Cream with Mike’ on Aug. 21

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) is looking forward to “Ice Cream with Mike,” a meet and greet with constituents set for Aug. 21 at Scoop Du Jour in Chatham starting at 5 p.m.

Local Government

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Forum Ekonomiczne / Economic Forum With AmCham Diner

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2019

The American Chamber of Commerce in Poland for the eighth time will be present at the Forum Ekonomiczne / Economic Forum in Krynica on September 3-5 with our AmCham Diner – the best meeting place in Krynica!

Local Government

Jerome votes for sales of legal marijuana in village

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 8, 2019

The village of Jerome has cast a vote in favor of allowing the legal sale of recreational marijuana across the village.