Category Archives: Local News

Due to the weather forecast, the Charleston Moose Lodge's annual picnic scheduled for this Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Fox Ridge has been moved to the lodge. Serving will begin at noon.

For Immediate Release The Movies of World War II: Fact vs. Fiction SPRINGFIELD - How much of "Tora! Tora! Tora!" matches the real events of Pearl Harbor? Were the D-Day seas really as calm as depicted...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Fair Sets All-Time Revenue Record of Over $6.5 Million SPRINGFIELD, IL - It's official: the 2019 Illinois State Fair is the most successful in state history with o...

For Immediate Release Shimkus Accepting Applications for U.S. Military Service Academies Maryville, Illinois - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men an...

For Immediate Release State Senator Dale Righter Week in Review: September 16-20, 2019 Springfield, IL... A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1. A...

For Immediate Release Fall Book Sale at EIU Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 outside the south entrance of the library. A large selection of books in all subje...

For Immediate Release IDVA and IDPH Report Negative Test Results for Legionella at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno MANTENO - The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) today announced n...

Fall Sports in Full Swing at YMCA Fall is a busy time at the YMCA! Youth Fall Outdoor Soccer is in full swing, but we are already looking ahead to several fall and winter opportunities for young athle...

For Immediate Release Illinois Fall Trout Season Opens October 19 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The 2019 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season opens Saturday, Oct. 19 at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the...

For Immediate Release United Way Witches Ball The 2019 United Way Witches Ball is set for Friday, October 4th, at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham. The evening will begin with hors d'oeu...