Category Archives: Local News

SIU Workers Respond After Two Students Test Positive For COVID-19 (Carbondale, IL) -- Southern Illinois University food service and university hall workers are concerned for their safety after two stu...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Announces Extension of Stay at Home Order, Suspension of On-Site Learning in Schools Through April Chicago - Building on the state's efforts to flatten the curve of...

For Immediate Release Public Health Officials Announce 937 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 937 new cases of coronavirus d...

The Arcola Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Arcola High School Distinguished Alumni honorees. Nomination forms are available at their website, arcolaalumni.org. The deadline is Apri...

During this time of crisis, Effingham Catholic Charities is requesting monetary donations for the pantry. Monetary donations would allow us to purchase needed items, locally and through the foodbank, ...

Fishing and hunting have been cancelled on state-managed or state-owned sites while they're closed during the pandemic. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, "It was an extremely ...

As the critical need for blood continues across the nation, the American Red Cross has scheduled the following drives: Monday 4/6 from 2pm -6pm at Home Church in Charleston Monday 4/13 from 1-6pm at A...

The Douglas-Hart Foundation has cancelled all events, programs and volunteer opportunities through May 3rd or until further notice. All buildings are closed to the public until that date as well. Howe...

More National Guard Troops Activated For Coronavirus Response (Chicago, IL) -- More Illinois National Guard troops are being activated to help support the state's COVID-19 response. Governor J.B. Prit...

Senior Living Facility Experiencing Coronavirus Cluster (Taylorville, IL) -- A senior living facility in Taylorville is experiencing a cluster of COVID-19 cases. Christian County Public Health officia...