News Archive
MIGHTY FUTURES Campaign
27-Apr-2012
From acorns do mighty oaks grow. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Champaign County is pleased to announce their 2012 MIGHTY FUTURES Campaign, offered in partnership with Cedar Ridge Nursery. F.. (Continued...)
Champaign board member wins Athena Award
16-Feb-2012
Thu, 02/16/2012 - 1:00pm | Don Dodson (http://www.news-gazette.com/users/ddodson), staff writer, News-Gazette.com (http://www.news-gazette.com/) CHAMPAIGN — Sarah Zehr has been named th.. (Continued...)
Decatur Memorial Hospital Gifts Property to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
02-Nov-2011
Decatur Memorial Hospital has gifted an office building located at 310 W. William St., in Decatur to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois. Decatur Memorial Hospital gave the property t.. (Continued...)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Named #1 Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth by GuideStar’s Philanthropedia
09-Sep-2011
September 9, 2011 – Big Brothers Big Sisters earns Philanthropedia’s top ranking on a list of most recommended, high-impact national nonprofits serving at-risk youth (http://www.myphil.. (Continued...)
Big Brothers Big Sisters enjoys day of service, cookout at Nelson Park
02-May-2011
By KENNETH LOWE - H&R Staff Writer Original article, May 1, 2011 Herald & Review (http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_6938bfa8-73b9-11e0-bcc3-001cc4c03286.html) DECATUR .. (Continued...)
Volunteer mentors needed for program to help parolees re-enter society with support
18-Apr-2011
By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer Original article, April 15, 2011 Herald & Review (http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_21d1b116-6587-5e8d-87b8-d8e77279396d.html) .. (Continued...)
Video: Lori Wicklund and Amber
04-Apr-2011
Lori Wicklund talks about spending time with her Little Sister Amber. .. (Continued...)
‘It’s about the kids’
22-Mar-2010
By TONY REID - H&R Staff Writer Original article, March 22, 2010 Herald & Review (http://www.herald-review.com/lifestyles/recreation/article_12171446-35a7-11df-864b-001cc4c03286.html) .. (Continued...)
Mentors help young mothers achieve success in Big Brothers Big Sisters program
12-Mar-2010
By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer Original article, March 12, 2010 Herald & Review (http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_677e12e3-fa37-5ebe-be8c-2450518ae613.html) .. (Continued...)
Big Brothers Big Sisters leader found career in helping mentoring program succeed
10-Mar-2010
By BOB FALLSTROM - H&R Community News Editor Original article, March 10, 2010 Herald & Review (http://www.herald-review.com/news/local/article_ecd2e51f-55bd-5722-b41f-e4fbccf083eb.html) .. (Continued...)
Little Brother...Big Soldier
08-Mar-2010
In a very personal "Assignment America," CBS News' Steve Hartman shares his personal bond with Lance Corporal Heinrich Soltow, an adolescent who found a new life in the Marines. Watch CBS News .. (Continued...)
January is National Mentoring Month
14-Jan-2010
Decatur, IL. (January 14, 2010) In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois is calling on not only volunteers, but donors as well, to provide suppo.. (Continued...)
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefits when nine churches join to raise the rafters, raise the revenue
11-Jan-2010
By TONY REID - H&R Staff Writer Original article, January 11, 2010 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_8e706ac8-e85f-586f-bf16-70fee9824c7b.html) DECATUR - .. (Continued...)
Choir fest benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
02-Jan-2010
By SHEILA SMITH - H&R Staff Writer Original article, January 2, 2010 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/lifestyles/article_9a4f5b36-f6a3-11de-8012-001cc4c002e0.html) DECATUR.. (Continued...)
A Salute to Veterans
18-Nov-2009
Dear Supporter, As we enter the Thanksgiving season, we give thanks to the honorable men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. On this Veterans Day, join Big Brothers Big Sisters as we sal.. (Continued...)
Oakley Dirt Riders' annual event draws 130 competitors
09-Nov-2009
By TONY REID - H&R Staff Writer Original article, November 9, 2009 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_67c7aa26-2057-5647-952f-3916a8492aee.html) OAKLEY - N.. (Continued...)
Dechert roast set as fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters
25-Oct-2009
By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer Original article, October 25, 2009 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_bc221342-886b-51aa-98be-1025a831963a.html) D.. (Continued...)
ADM, Big Brothers Big Sisters team up to help Brush College School students with reading, math
28-Feb-2009
By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer Original article, February 28, 2009 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_0afd9b35-6326-559f-9c3b-b59a5db3aec7.html) .. (Continued...)
United Way prepares blitz to reach goal
14-Feb-2009
By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer Original article, February 14, 2009 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/news/local/article_dbd3b1e5-fcdf-56ec-8dca-c9738d027cc6.html) .. (Continued...)
Sound idea: Blending of church choirs could become annual event in Decatur
12-Jan-2009
By TONY REID - H&R Staff Writer Original article, January 12, 2009 Herald & Review (http://herald-review.com/lifestyles/article_9a4f5b36-f6a3-11de-8012-001cc4c002e0.html) DECATUR -.. (Continued...)
