Illinois State Board of Elections director on leave after attempted online extortion, agency reports
One day before Tuesday’s consolidated election, the Illinois State Board of Elections executive director was placed on administrative leave after being the subject of an online extortion attempt, officials said.
Staff and volunteers at the Macon County Conservation District are mourning Executive Director Richie Wolf, who died last week at age 46.
The process has started to replace Bill Clevenger, the longtime executive director of the Decatur Park District, who has announced plans to retire on Sept. 1.
The Illinois Commerce Commission has named its first male Black executive director. Michael Merchant started his position with the state regulatory agency on Tuesday.
The DeWitt County Development Council is reaching out to Illinois State University to assist with leadership with economic development. The council has been operating through its volunteer board of directors since July 16, when Elizabeth Foulks resigned her post as executive director.
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University of Chicago Medical Center nurse Talisa Hardin held her phone in front of a cozy fireplace as she stared at the familiar but perhaps…
Little Theatre-On the Square co-workers and theater patrons step up to help during the pandemic.
Name: Nicky Besser
Occupation: executive director of Good Samaritan Inn
Age: 37
City of residence: Decatur
Nicky Besser is back home and getting her feet wet as the new executive director of the Good Samaritan Inn.
The executive director of the massive Teachers’ Retirement System resigned earlier this week after being placed on administrative leave days e…
CLAIM: National Public Radio wants people to burn books written by white people.
Throughout New Jersey, educators, parents and school boards are wondering just what school will look like in September as the state remains under a public health emergency due to COVID-19.
Longtime South Jersey educator Doug Cervi will take the helm of the state’s Commission on Holocaust Education.
When explaining their reasons for proposing a 37% toll increase on the Atlantic City Expressway, officials have stressed the need for nearly $500 million in construction spending to widen and repave the highway and improve its connection to Atlantic City International Airport.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Friends and classmates should have been reuniting and reminiscing about spring break trips at Stockton University this week, but instead, the campus was nearly empty.
ATLANTIC CITY — The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the city and Atlantic City Electric are working together to execute a citywide streetlight repair and improvement project.
Organizers are searching for ways to empower voters in communities of color and low-income areas that saw a decrease in turnout during the 2016 general election.
Organizers are searching for ways to empower voters in communities of color and low-income areas that saw a decrease in turnout during the 2016 general election.
Organizers are searching for ways to empower voters in communities of color and low-income areas that saw a decrease in turnout during the 2016 general election.
Organizers are searching for ways to empower voters in communities of color and low-income areas that saw a decrease in turnout during the 2016 general election.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — Last month, Ginelle Vargas moved into her dorm room at Stockton University.
AVALON — Local property owners will notice a drop in their flood insurance premiums this year.
Sarah Watson, executive director of "Looking for Lincoln and the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area," will be the speaker for the monthly luncheon of the Long Creek Township Senior Citizens at noon Thursday, Dec. 12. Learn more >>>
Shamika Bond is the new executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Decatur. Learn more about her long connection to the organization and why programs like it are so important.
