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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity launches LIHEAP summer cooling program
As temperatures continue to rise across the state, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that individuals can begin applying for summer energy assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Through LIHEAP, utility bill payments are made on behalf of households with incomes of up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
“Heat can be dangerous, even life-threatening, so it’s important that seniors and other vulnerable populations take added precaution the stay cool during the summer,” said DCEO Director Warren Ribley. “Through the LIHEAP program, we’re trying to help even more people keep the air on, reduce their utility costs, and save energy.”
People can apply for LIHEAP summer cooling program beginning today by visiting their local administrating agency. A complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administrating agencies and additional information about the grant program are available at t www.liheapillinois.com, or by calling the toll-free “Keep Cool Illinois” hotline at 877-411-9276 during business hours, Monday through Friday.
In fiscal year 2008, over 55,000 individuals received summer cooling assistance through the LIHEAP program.
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Seasonal Flu Clinics at Shelby County Health Department
The Shelby County Health Department will begin Influenza and Pneumonia vaccination clinics for adults ages 19 and older on Friday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Department.
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Relay Total Tops $67,000 Mark
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Shelby County ended its 2010 year more than $12,000 over its fundraising goal.
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Grigsby Named Ass’t State’s Attorney
Bringing with him experience as a public defender, state’s attorney, and in private practice, Gregory Grigsby has been chosen Shelby County Assistant State’s Attorney.
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Langan Donates Hair to Pink Hearts Fund
Kary Langan, 11, recently donated 10 inches of her hair to the Pink Hearts Fund. She said that she had always wanted to grow her hair long to donate to a child that has lost all their hair.
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Farmers Already Picking Corn
After still working to bring in the harvest in November last year, this year many farmers have started cutting corn before Labor Day.
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Shelbyville Schools to Dismiss Early Wednesday
Shelbyville schools will dismiss at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, due to the heat index, according to the Shelbyville Superintendent's office.
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Local Diabetes Walk Set for Sept. 11
A group of parents of diabetic children and other supporters have formed a Walk to Cure Diabetes in Shelbyville fundraising event.
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Watershed Association Talks 'Tourism, Water, and Habitat'
The tenth annual Kaskaskia Watershed Association (KWA) held their meeting on Thursday, August 26 at the Yoder Kitchen Restaurant and Convention Center in Arthur, IL.
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Cowden Pioneer Days Has Great Start
The Cowden Pioneer Days got off to a great start, the weather was great, the crowds were huge, and the organizers were very pleased.
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Animal-a-Thon Pledges to Help Shelby Humane Society
The Shelby Humane Society is looking for a few good animal lovers willing to pledge to help keep the facility running.
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Seasonal Flu Clinics at Shelby County Health Department
