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Extension recognizes The Journal-News of Hillsboro

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The University of Illinois Extension in Montgomery County presented The Journal-News with its 2022 Community Partner Award, presented in June. Pictured above, from the left are Meghan Cope and Elisha Hughes of the Extension Office, The Journal-News owners Susie and John Galer, Publisher Mike Plunkett and Editor Mary Herschelman.

Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Montgomery County nominated The Journal-News of Hillsboro as a 2022 Community Partner.

The Journal-News was selected for its exemplary service to University of Illinois Extension. It has helped promote programs throughout the years and are always willing to run news articles. Most importantly, newspaper staff members even lended a hand in making the 4-H program, The Story Project, successful. They assisted with the program by proofreading and publishing photos and stories from local 4-H. The staff even served as volunteer instructors for Story Project and continue to help with workshops and judge local 4-H shows.

"The Journal-News has always supported our local Extension throughout the years. Whether it be reporting on our events, financial donations or their services, they are always there for us," said Elisha Hughes, Montgomery County 4-H program coordinator. "The University of Illinois Extension serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties is exceptionally proud to be able to provide this award to The Journal-News and to thank them for their service to Extension."

This award is sponsored by the Extension Council of University of Illinois Extension serving Christian, Jersey, Macoupin and Montgomery counties. The council plans to recognize a community partner throughout each of the four counties each year.

Extension Council is a volunteer board that serves in an advisory role cooperating with Extension staff in planning, promoting, developing, implementing, evaluating, and financing an Extension program designed to meet the needs, interests and resources of the local communities.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2025

Contact Information:
Christopher Weishaar
Digital Public Relations Specialist
cweishaar@studentloan.org
(515) 273-7140
 


Six $1,500 scholarships now open to Midwest high school seniors
High school seniors from six Midwest states have a chance to earn the scholarships
 

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — High school seniors from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin now have a chance to receive one of six college scholarships worth $1,500. Registration is open now through April 30, 2025. Parents are also able to register their student.

High school seniors or their parents may register for the ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Midwest. ISL Education Lending will award $1,500 scholarships to six students whose names are randomly drawn after the registration period. There are no financial need, grade point average or class rank requirements. The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship can be used at any eligible institution in the United States.

Registered participants also receive emails highlighting financial literacy tips, such as the importance of early career and college planning and ways to reduce student loan indebtedness.

“Student loan debt is a huge concern for new college students,” said Steve McCullough, president and CEO of ISL Education Lending. “As a nonprofit, we provide tools and resources to help high school seniors plan so they can reduce the amount of debt they need to take on while achieving their education goals. Students sign up for a chance at a $1,500 scholarship, and we take that opportunity to share information with them about our free resources.”

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to legal U.S. citizens who are seniors at a high school in one of the qualifying states during the 2025-2026 school year and who intend to attend college, either virtually or physically, in fall 2025. It is a no-purchase-required program, and full rules and details are available at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Midwest.

Additional Resources Available
In addition to offering student loans, ISL Education Lending has other resources for families planning for college and for students who intend to pursue advanced degrees. The Parent Handbook consists of valuable tips to help families of students in sixth through 12th grades prepare for success in college and other postsecondary options. Parents of students in eighth through 12th grades can also sign up to receive twice-monthly emailed tips on academic, college and career planning through the Student Planning Pointers for Parents program. The College Funding Forecaster helps families understand the total cost of four years of college based on a freshman-year financial aid offer. Information about these resources is available at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SmartBorrowing.

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About ISL Education Lending
Established in 1979 as Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation, a private, nonprofit organization, ISL Education Lending helps students and families obtain the resources necessary to succeed in postsecondary education. ISL has helped nearly 400,000 students pay for college, offering student loans and other products under the name ISL Education Lending. The organization, based in West Des Moines, Iowa, also provides an array of borrower benefits, financial literacy tools and community reinvestment programs, including support for free college planning services for students and their families. For more information, visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org.


 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 7, 2025

Contact Information:
Illinois State Medical Society
Jann Ingmire
janningmire@isms.org
(312) 520-9802
 


Illinois State Medical Society offers free programs for health professionals to address human trafficking awareness
 

As January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) is offering a free, two-part webinar series aimed at equipping physicians and other health care professionals with the tools to identify and support those individuals exploited by human trafficking. The series, which is available on demand, is designed to challenge stereotypes, clarify the various factors contributing to trafficking, and provide practical approaches for assisting survivors of both sex and labor trafficking.

Health care professionals are uniquely positioned to identify and assist trafficking victims due to their frontline access and trusted roles within the community. By offering these programs, ISMS aims to raise awareness and offer resources to professionals who may come across survivors in their care.

January 11 is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the month as a whole is dedicated to increasing awareness of trafficking, which affects millions globally. According to a 2017 survey of 127 human trafficking survivors, 69% reported having accessed health care services at some point during their exploitation. Of those, 85% sought treatment for injuries or illnesses related to their trafficking. Despite this, only 6% of health care workers reported having treated someone who was a victim of trafficking.

The two no-cost, on-demand programs, available 24/7, offer continuing medical education (CME) credits and are designed to help health care professionals recognize signs of trafficking, improve their response, and ensure proper support for survivors.

Human Trafficking: Identification and Response in a Healthcare Setting 

Presented by Anna Pastor, coordinator, Cook Co. Human Trafficking Task Force

Human Trafficking: Practical Approaches and Resources in a Healthcare Setting

Presented by Traci Kurtzer, M.D., medical director for trauma informed care and education, Northwestern Medicine

The programs are free to all health care professionals and the public. 

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