Category Archives: Local News

Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Up In Indiana (Indianapolis, IN) -- Indiana is reporting 51 more coronavirus deaths. This brings the death toll to one-thousand-264 Hoosiers. Health officials also announced ...

For Immediate Release IDOC Hosts Virtual Ceremony to Recognize Past and Present Heroes SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is recognizing its past and present heroes during Cor...

Mattoon, IL-On May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his five-step, phase-in plan to reopen the state of Illinois. State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to the p...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,270 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 136 additional deaths. - Cook County: 2 males 40s, 1 female 50s...

Joe Victor, the longtime Douglas County Corner died unexpectedly last night. Victor served the county in a variety of roles including emergency service director, police officer, EMT, and firefighter. ...

Pediatricians: Schools Should Plan To Phase In Reopenings (Undated) -- America's pediatricians say schools should plan to phase in reopenings before returning to full activity. The American Academy of...

Governor Asks Illinois Supreme Court To Hear Case About Stay-At-Home Order (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker wants the state's highest court to decide about his emergency powers once ...

Some Indiana College Students Want Refunds (Indianapolis, IN) -- Purdue University is calling a lawsuit aimed at getting college students some of their money back a money grab. A university spokesman ...

Amazon May Be Coming To Evansville (Evansville, IN) -- Amazon may be opening a new space in Evansville. The city's planning committee is expected to review an application next week from developers who...

Indiana Coronavirus Task Force Releases Guidance For Restaurants Reopening (Indianapolis, IN) -- The Indiana coronavirus task force is giving restaurants more guidance before they reopen. On Monday, r...