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News from March 2016

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St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library meets, discusses staff bereavement policy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 13, 2016

To develop a standard bereavement policy for all library personnel, St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library’s policy and planning committee met Jan. 21 at 201 N. Third St. in St. Joseph Township.

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Tolono public library board previews fun day

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 13, 2016

Trustees on Tolono’s Public Library district board met March 1 at 111 E. Main St. to discuss policy updates and make plans for Tolono’s annual Fun Day.

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St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library board presents progress updates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 13, 2016

Policy, prizes and program performance were on the agenda for the St. Joseph Township-Swearingen Memorial Library board members at their meeting on Jan. 21 in St. Joseph Township.

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce offering HR webinar

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 13, 2016

Brad Urhausen, an employee benefits practice leader for Manufacturers Insurance Services, will present an HR  webinar workshop on 2016 human capital management trends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday as part of a program offered through the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. 

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Engineering professor to speak on women in STEM careers at EIU

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

Carlotta Berry will present a talk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the MLK Student Union, sketching her professional path and advocating for women in science, technology, engineering and math careers.

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Charleston's Carnegie Public Library to offer glimpse into past with ‘land survey’ event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

People can view past panoramas of the Illinois landscape from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, when EIU offers its free “1821 land survey” event at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library.

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EIU Dancers get ready for Spring Show at Doudna Center

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

The Eastern Illinois University (EIU) Dancers will perform its Spring Show at Doudna Fine Arts Center, 1860 Seventh St., Charleston, with shows at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

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EIU seeks youth mentoring volunteers for March 22 event

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

EIU is now accepting volunteers for a mentoring event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, for kindergarteners on the grounds of Mark Twain Elementary School at 1021 13th St., Charleston.

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Marshall Public Library prepares to offer ‘Solar System Walk’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

Families will have the chance to enjoy nature while marveling at the universe, courtesy of Marshall Public Library’s “Solar System Walk” April 11-29, which will include hands-on activities along a specially designated route down Archer Avenue.

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Casey City Council reviews contracts, committee collaborations

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

The Casey City Council convened at 6 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Casey City Hall to handle routine business and to hear progress reports about ongoing projects and collaborations.

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Phillips voices opposition to Democrat-led House recess

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 11, 2016

Reggie Phillips, state representative for District 110, had hoped to keep working to solve the enormous problems facing the state of Illinois, but a motion made by State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) last week to avoid a scheduled month-long recess was quickly dismissed by Democratic leadership.

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EIU to sponsor historic Women's Army Corps seminar

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) will give a presentation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, March 11, at Coles County Airport in Mattoon, featuring a Women’s Army Corps (WAC) member’s experiences as retold by her daughter.

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Charleston plans adult-themed Easter egg hunt

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Hands-on fun awaits fully grown Charleston residents, who are invited to re-experience a beloved childhood ritual between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, with an exclusively adult Easter egg hunt at Morton Park.

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Charleston Carnegie Public Library releases upcoming genealogy workshop details

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 10, 2016

The Coles County Genealogy Society invites area residents interested in uncovering their family history to an introductory genealogy workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Charleston Carnegie Public Library, 712 Sixth St.

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Illinois Chamber announces Title VII webinar registration

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Sponsored by a Chicago-based law firm and taught by attorney Katherine Mendez, a webinar presentation on Title VII is slated from 10:30 a.m. to noon on March 16 and is now open for registration.

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Registration for EIU’s Booth Library creative research competition now open

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 10, 2016

Eastern Illinois University’s Booth Library, currently sponsoring its “Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity” program through March 25, is seeking art, writing, music, performance, documentary, exhibit and other creative formats.

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Arcola meets to plan support for food pantry event, tend to maintenance issues

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 9, 2016

The Arcola City Council gathered for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on March 7 to take steps toward decreasing hunger, seeing to mowing services and satisfying sewer maintenance concerns.

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SmithAmundsen to offer pregnancy discrimination webinar

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 9, 2016

Illinois employers can take advantage of an online seminar event covering legal aspects of pregnancy discrimination from 10:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow, March 10, sponsored by Chicago-area law firm SmithAmundsen LLC.

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Rep. Reginald “Reggie” Phillips: Raising taxes won’t jumpstart the economy

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 9, 2016

State Rep. Reginald “Reggie” Phillips, who hopes to hold on to his District 110 seat this election season, says Medicaid, pension, workers’ compensation and tort reform all need a complete overhaul before any talk of a tax increase should begin.

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Ex-Charleston High track and field standout vaults into big time at SIU

By East Central Reporter Reports | Mar 8, 2016

CARBONDALE – Former Charleston High track and field star Chase Black set a new personal pole vault record in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships last month in Cedar Falls, Iowa.