Category Archives: Local News

Rep. Bailey: Illinois Law is on our side
For Immediate Release - April 25, 2020 Rep. Bailey: Illinois Law is on our side Louisville - State Rep. Darren Bailey is confident the law is on his side in regard to his lawsuit opposing Governor J. ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2020

Local nonprofit expands mental health services to meet increasing demand from COVID-19 pandemic
For Immediate Release - Friday, April 24, 2020 Local nonprofit expands mental health services to meet increasing demand from COVID-19 pandemic LifeLinks, a not for profit agency that has been providin...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2020

Update on Lytle Park & Pool
For Immediate Release - Sunday, April 26, 2020 Update on Lytle Park & Pool The Mattoon Township Park Commissioners, their Advisory Board and Superintendent met to decide how Lytle Park & Pool ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2020

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19
For Release - Saturday, April 25, 2020 Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19 SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health comp...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2020

Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 2,126 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Public Health Officials Announce 2,126 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,126 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2020 sergio santos / CC

Public Health Officials Announce 2,119 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,119 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 80 additional deaths. Coles County: 1 male 70s Co...
Apr 25, 2020

Fire in Charleston Apartment Saturday Morning
One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation in a fire this morning in Charleston. According to the Charleston Fire Department, crews were called to 812 Taft at 2:25 a.m. Firefighters found fire i...
Apr 25, 2020

Indiana State Department of Health Announces 35 New COVID-19 Deaths, Updates Statewide Count
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 656 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and...
MyRadioLink Apr 24, 2020

Today's Report from the Illinois Department of Public Health
Public Health Officials Announce 2,724 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,724 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) ...
Lane Blickem Apr 24, 2020

Coles County Health Department Announces First COVID-19 Death
The Coles County Health Department, via their Facebook page, has announced the county's first COVID-19 death. No other information will be released at this time. The department asks that you please ha...
Lane Blickem Apr 24, 2020


