Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Feb 19, 2021 6:53 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Thomas J. Epplin Health Professions Scholarship. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30. The application is available online at www.enrichingourcommunity.org/Scholarships.
The Thomas J. Epplin Health Profession Scholarship is available online for graduates (including current seniors) of Pinckneyville High School, Vandalia High School, or St. Anthony High School (Effingham). The scholarship assists students seeking health profession careers. Students pursuing a minimum degree of Bachelor of Science in dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, or nursing may apply. Scholarships of up to $1,000 may be awarded.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Feb 19, 2021 6:49 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the John L., Harry L., and Catherine H. Smysor Scholarship. The scholarship application is available online at www.enrichingourcommunity.org/Scholarships, and the deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30.
Applicants must complete the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Common Scholarship application, a general application that determines the applicant’s eligibility for one or more of the Community Foundation’s scholarships. Once submitted, applicants will provide supplemental information for additional applications.
The John L., Harry L., and Catherine H. Smysor Scholarship is open to current seniors and graduates of Windsor High School and dependents of Windsor High School alumni. Applicants will need a high school or college transcript, ACT or SAT scores (if applicable), and college financ
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Feb 1, 2021 12:18 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- If you’ve received a letter from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) or your employer notified you that an unemployment claim has been filed in your name and you did not file that claim, it is important to stop that claim as soon as possible. Do not ignore it.
People in our area continue to be hit with these fraudulent claims, which is a form of identity theft.
If this has happened to you: bring any paperwork you’ve received into the Effingham County Case Manager’s office and, with help from the local IDES office, that claim will be stopped immediately. No need to contact IDES yourself.
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 6, 2021 4:47 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation recently announced the Effingham County Chamber Foundation as the 2020 recipient of a $5,000 grant to create a diversity app. The Chamber Foundation of Effingham County embraces new residents of the county and encourages the economic prosperity that comes with increased population. The Chamber Foundation also welcomes a community of diversity, including residents with various languages, faiths, cultures, and orientations. Susan Wilson, chamber volunteer/CEFS Adult Literacy Coordinator, states, “Our goal is to welcome new residents of the county by creating a cell phone app that can be accessed by all consumers in Effingham County and visitors who pass through our community. The app will provide names, addresses, contact information, and more for employers, retailers, houses of worship, health providers, education facilities, social activities, daycare
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you will be able to file tax form 1040 to claim the rebate in 2021, once tax season begins around the end of January.
The $300 a week supplemental unemployment insurance benefits began disbursing on 1/4/21.
Anyone who receives at least $1 of unemployment (regular or PUA) after December 26, 2020 and before March 14, 2021 will receive the extra payments. No action needs to be taken to receive that supplemental payments.
The Effingham County Case Manager is available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Effingham Public Library, 200 N. Third, Suite 2 to help people apply and certify for unemployment, report fraudulent unemployment claims, apply for SNAP and Medicaid as well as help with other issues affecting people impacted by COVID.