Category Archives: Local News

According to the Fox Ridge Foundation, Fox Ridge State Park is now closed until further notice by the State of Illinois. Effective immediately, all IDNR-owned properties are closed to the public to he...

The Cumberland County Health Department has issued a statement saying the first positive case has hit the county. Along with saying Emergency Operation Plans are activated. They also say the county re...

For Immediate Release - Press Release, Governor Pritzker's Office and Illinois Department of Public Health First Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Central and Southern Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinoi...

France, Norway Taking Action In COVID-19 Fight (Undated) -- France and Norway are taking major steps to fight against the coronavirus. All non-essential stores in France are closing, according to the ...

According to Patty Peterson, Sarah Bush Lincoln Director of Public Relations, Illinois Department of Public Health notified Sarah Bush Lincoln Friday evening, (March 13) that a person who was tested f...

UK/Ireland Travel Ban Going Into Effect Monday (Washington, DC) -- The European travel ban is being expanded in order to fight the coronavirus. Vice President Mike Pence announced the ban today on tra...

Frozen 2 Coming To Disney+ Early (Undated) -- The Walt Disney Company wants to provide some relief during the coronavirus outbreak. Officials say they will be making "Frozen 2" available on Disney Plu...

Here are social distancing tips from the Illinois Department of Public Health. To learn more about the Coronavirus, click here for the IDPH COVID-19 page.

Soon all the gambling casinos across the state will shut down due to COVID-19. This past Friday, state officials have ordered that all the casino gambling operations shut down beginning Monday for two...

For Immediate Release State of Illinois Daily COVID-19 Briefing - 46 Cases CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today is announcing 14 more individuals in Illinois have tested pos...