Category Archives: Local News

Since birthday parties aren't the same as they used to be these days, the Findlay Fire Department is offering to bring the kids a little fun for their big day. If your child lives in their fire distri...

The Arcola Food Pantry is postponing the April 18th Strides Against Hunger Run and Walk. If you've already sent donations and race fees, you will be contacted by a member of the Arcola Food Pantry boa...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Kicks Off 'All in Illinois' to Reinforce State's Stay at Home Message Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker launched a new statewide effort today called 'All in Illinois' ...

Douglas County Health Department has confirmed 9 positive cases of coronavirus. Here is their complete statement: (Click on the statement to enlarge the statement)

One Million People Test Positive For COVID-19 (Baltimore, MD) -- The number of people worldwide infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus is topping one million. Johns Hopkins researchers said the virus ...

For Immediate Release Pritzker Administration Announces Third Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced prelimi...

For Immediate Release Public Health Officials Announce 715 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 715 new cases of coronavirus d...

For Immediate Release COVID-19 Stay at Home Reminder (Charleston), IL - With Easter around the corner, the Coles County Health Department would like to remind our residents that the Executive Order to...

Dems Postpone Convention Due To Coronavirus Outbreak (Milwaukee, WI) -- The Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee is being postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. DNC CEO Joe Solmones say...

A Chicago police officer has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the first death in the department that's had 60 officers test positive. 52-year old Macro Di Franco contracted the virus last wee...