Springfield | Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law 240 of the 655 bills passed by the Illinois General Assembly in the spring legislative session, but not SB 1909, titled the Deceptive Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers Act. Unless it is vetoed by Pritzker within 60 days of being sent to him for […]
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BCHFS Board Chair Rebecca Whittington dies at 62
Benton | Attorney Rebecca Whittington, who was serving as Board Chair for the Illinois Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, died July 8 at the University of Louisville Jewish Hospital. Whittington lived in Benton and had a law office in Carbondale. Her experience as a lawyer was beneficial to BCHFS as the ministry navigated an […]
Disaster Relief aids Washington, Sangamon counties
Nashville, Illinois | Assistance from Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) has shifted from Washington County in the southern part of the state to the central region as of Wednesday afternoon, July 5, as both areas clean up after wind damage and cope with continued power outages. Disaster Relief crews from out of state were headed […]
Central team takes VBS to nursing home
Vacation Bible School is a vital part of summer for many kids, and a fond memory for many adults. But at Imboden Creek Senior Living and Rehabilitation Facility in Decatur, VBS is more than a memory. Nine volunteers from four churches in Central Baptist Association led a three-day VBS for residents complete with crafts and […]
IBSA leadership nominations sought
The Nominations Committee will soon draft a slate of candidates for at least 30 elected positions in IBSA leadership. Organizers emphasize the important role committee members play in IBSA. In addition to IBSA’s six committees, the Nominating Committee will recommend people to serve on the Association’s three boards: IBSA, the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), […]
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