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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Has The Wuhan Coronavirus Affected Central Illinois?

A respiratory virus that has sickened hundreds and killed at least 17 people in China saw its first confirmed cases in the United States this week, but a health official in Springfield said Friday that the risk of transmission in central Illinois remains low.

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Reenactor Workshop

Edwards Place is privileged to offer a workshop presented by two nationally known reenactors and costumers, Kay Gnagey and Karen Duffy, on March 21-22, 2020.

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2020

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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Super Bowl Sunday Party

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2020

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner!

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GOP lawmakers push for investigation into automatic voter registration system

By Wayne Baker | Jan 25, 2020

As early voting for the March primary is set to begin on Feb. 6, questions still abound regarding how voter registration cards ended up being sent to hundreds of non-citizens in Illinois.

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BALL-CHATHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: GHS Dance Team to Hold Clinics

By Press release submission | Jan 21, 2020

The Glenwood High School Dance Team will be holding two clinics for 2nd-4th graders interested in learning a fun dance routine and performing it at the January 24th Varsity Boys Basketball game at halftime!

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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: ASB Warsaw Win The "Gazele Biznesu" Award For 2019!

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

Congratulations to ASB Warsaw for again winning the "Gazele Biznesu" award for 2019!This prestigious award is in recognition of a dynamic small and medium-sized enterprise in Poland.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Why You Need A Pap Smear: Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

A pap smear is a test that screens for cervical cancer in women.

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Sangamon among 93 Illinois counties with declining populations

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 11, 2020

Sangamon saw its population decrease by 2,419, or 1.2 percent, over the last decade, according to a new analysis from Wirepoints.org that is based on U.S. Census Bureau data.

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CHATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT: Officer Andrew Thompson Received A Lifesaving American Heart Association Award

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

We are proud to announce that Officer Andrew Thompson has received a lifesaving American Heart Association award for his quick thinking and skilled actions on duty.

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2 Metro Springfield locations licensed to dispense recreational marijuana

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 2, 2020

Forty-six dispensaries throughout Illinois can sell recreational marijuana to adults as of Wednesday, including two in Metro Springfield, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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CITY OF LINCOLN: Christmas tree Collection Within City Of Lincoln

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

The Lincoln Street Dept. will begin picking up Christmas trees within the City of Lincoln on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

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CHATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT: “Swatting” Incident

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

On 12/28/19, at approximately 12:23pm, the Chatham Police Department received a phone call regarding an individual who had been shot in the 300 block of Wagon Wheel Lane.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Vote For Your Favorite St. John's Memory of 2019

By Press release submission | Jan 1, 2020

There's still time to vote for your favorite St. John's memory of 2019!

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Visitors To Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Encouraged To Take Precautions To Prevent Spread Of Influenza

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Following a recommendation from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Memorial Health System is putting into place temporary visitor restrictions at its five hospitals to curb the spread of the flu.

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Night at the Museum Overnight

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Ever wonder what happens in the Museum after everyone has gone home?

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Slumberland Furniture To Give Away 31 Twin Bed Mattresses, Box Springs And Bed Frames To Children Ages 2-16 In Need

By Press release submission | Dec 24, 2019

Over the weekend we partnered with Slumberland Furniture to give away 31 twin bed mattresses, box springs and bed frames to children ages 2-16 in need.

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CITY OF LINCOLN: Road Closure – Sewer Repairs

By Press release submission | Dec 23, 2019

Beginning Saturday December 21, 2019 4th Street between S. Maple Street and Union Street will be closed

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AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey Q1 2020: Polish Companies Expect Modest Hiring Pace

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

Reporting a seasonally adjusted Net Employment Outlook of +7%, employers in Poland anticipate the weakest hiring pace in two years during the next three months, with 6% of employers anticipating an increase in payrolls, 3% forecasting a decrease and 86% expecting no change.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 101

By Press release submission | Dec 17, 2019

How common is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

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Former state employee who threatened to shoot Rodney Davis could collect $1.55 million in retirement

By LGIS News Service | Dec 17, 2019

The Rochester resident, who retired from the Illinois Department of Revenue in 2017 after working for the agency for 33 years, saved $53,550 toward his pension.