Illinois State University students have a plethora of study abroad options for those who fancy life beyond the borders of “the Prairie State”. If you are one such student, here are some of the various destinations at your fingertips. 1. Gold Coast, Australia Admission to the Griffith University on the Gold Coast requires a class standing…
Ever since its foundation in 1988, the Illinois Journalism Education Association (IJEA) has been promoting and awarding excellence in academic journalism within the community. The organization has awards and contests that it regularly gives to students, journalism educators, school administrators and other stakeholders who show brilliance in scholastic journalism. Educator and Friend Awards This award…
Illinois has enacted a new child support system – since July 1, 2017. The new system will help switch the state into an income shares model for calculating children’s support payments. Previously, the state was using a percentage of the obligor net income model. The new model is considered more equitable than the old one…
Understanding the cost of raising children is important for many reasons, not the least of which is that it affects the calculation of child support. Under most child support models, estimates of the cost of children influence payment rates. You might hear from people that “children cost a lot”. You might also get that impression if…
In the ever-competitive world of the Internet, websites constantly come and go. However, some websites have proven reliable and effective when it comes to offering quality, informative content. They have become an enduring, everyday part of our lives for discovering what is happening around the world. The top news sites have great user experience, posting content…
Springfield, IL – Adriene Wickline from Roseville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Roseville, IL was named the 2016 Housekeeping Professional of the Year by the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) earlier this month during the association’s 66th Annual Convention and Expo, September 12-15, in Peoria, IL. The awards were presented at the Opening General Session and Awards…
Liberty, IL. Siloam Springs State Park will be the site for this year’s local Hummingbird Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 9th, from 9am to noon. Dozens of hummingbirds may be present to “wow” Festival visitors. Festival Details Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and President of the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin…
NECAC to help with USDA home loans in West-Central Illinois The not-for-profit North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) has spent years developing, implementing and managing homeownership programs and housing developments in Northeast Missouri. Now, the agency has been authorized to process direct home loans for USDA Rural Development in Adams, Pike, Brown, Hancock, McDonough and Schuyler…
DAVENPORT, Iowa – The following full-time students, who achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have been named to the St. Ambrose University Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 term. Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St. Ambrose is a private, coeducational, comprehensive university with a firm grounding…
New Franchisee Sought for Coveted Location January 7, 2016 (Chicago, IL) – It’s a sad day for Macomb residents and Western Illinois students. Aurelio’s Pizza, the beloved brand for over 35 in Macomb, closed its doors at the end of the 2015 year. The Aurelio’s franchise operator Jim Buwick gave up his franchise because he…