WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 255 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL 658 PM CDT THU MAY 15 2025 ILC021-023-029-035-041-045-139-167-173-160300- /O.EXA.KILX.TO.A.0255.000000T0000Z-250516T0300Z/ THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 255 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING I...

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Surveillance Patrols FAIRFIELD - Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 Commander Holly Finney announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Wayne County during May. These details were conducted t...

For Immediate Release Feeding America Study Shows that Child Food Insecurity Affects Every Country in the United States, with Rates as High as 50% Urbana, IL (May 14, 2025) - Child food insecurity affects every county in the United States, with rates reaching almost 50% in some areas, according to Feeding America's ann...

For Immediate Release 2nd Annual LIFT Central Illinois Race Canceled (Mattoon, IL - May 15, 2025) The Second Annual LIFT Central Illinois Race (5K Duathlon and 1 Mile Fun Run), scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025 has been canceled due to low participation rates. Pre-registered participants can visit the race website a...

For Immediate Release Rural King and ROE #11 Launch Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Coles and Cumberland Counties Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Launches in Coles and Cumberland Counties: Free Monthly Books for Children Ages 0-5 Now Available Mattoon, IL - May 12, 2025 - Children in Coles and Cumberland counti...

For Immediate Release - May 6, 2025 People First Bancshares Inc. Builds its Communities, its Customer Base, its Team, and its Capabilities Pana, Ill. - April 30, 2025- People First Bancshares Inc., held its annual meeting at Peoples Bank & Trust in Pana, IL. During the meeting, the Board of Directors recognized new...

For Immediate Release - May 6, 2025 Lake Land College students inducted into All-Illinois Community College Academic Team Three Lake Land College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors students were recognized at a banquet in Springfield for their inclusion on the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team. Kyra Hazelton, Effi...

Arson Awareness Week: Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity In 2024, OSFM Special Agents responded to 1210 investigations and closed 59 cases related to arson with an arrest. Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson du...

For Immediate Release - May 5, 2025 Rock Legend David Lee to Headline DuQuoin State Fair on Saturday, August 23 DU QUOIN, IL - The Du Quoin State Fair is thrilled to announce that renowned frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 23. Rock and roll icon D...

For Immediate Release - May 5, 2025 IDOI Kicks Off Its Third Annual Mental Health Parity Campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month Chicago - The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) kicks off its third annual consumer education campaign highlighting mental health parity during Mental Health Awareness Month. The Dep...