Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Shimkus Moving His Art Competition Online WASHINGTON - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has adjusted the submission guidelines for his...

For Immediate Release Moultrie County Health Department Reports Patient's Positive Test for COVID-19 SULLIVAN, IL, April 2, 2020 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Moultrie County D...

For Immediate Release Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)...

Effingham County Health Department has confirmed their first positive case of coronavirus. Here is their complete statement: (Click on the statement to enlarge the statement)

Weekly Jobless Claims Hit Record 6.6 Million (Undated) -- More Americans than ever before are filing unemployment claims as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the nation. The Labor Department...

California Governor Announces Schools Will Not Reopen Due to COVID-19 (Sacramento, CA) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom says that "schools will not reopen but classes are in." Speaking in Sacrament...

Public Health Officials Announce 986 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in I...

Douglas County Health Department has confirmed 8 positive cases of coronavirus. Here is their complete statement: (Click on the statement to enlarge the statement)  

For Immediate Reelease Unemployment Statement From State Rep. Darren Bailey and State Rep. Blaine Wilhour Louisville, IL. - State Representatives Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) and State Representative ...

Jessica Meadows, Executive Director of the Charleston Chamber joined the Yawn Patrol on 101.3 WMCI on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Her discussion today included who is eligible, for the programs below and...