Category Archives: Local News

Several Brands of Fresh Packaged Vegetables are Being Recalled (Undated) -- Several packaged fresh vegetables are being recalled due to bacteria that can causes listeria. Growers Express is voluntaril...

For Immediate Release Sarah Bush Lincoln New Operator of Fayette County Hospital Fayette County Hospital District announced today that it selected Sarah Bush Lincoln of Mattoon to oversee its operatio...

For Immediate Release Heat, Humidity Can Be Deadly Combination SPRINGFIELD - On average, heat kills more people each year than other weather-related hazards, such as tornadoes, floods and lightning. T...

For Immediate Release - Press Release Pathogen That Causes Sudden Oak Death Found in Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL - The pathogen which causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has killed large tracts...

Pre-sale for discounted armbands for the Bagelfest carnival is underway. You can reserve them for $17.00 at 258-6286, or buy in person at Peterson House in Peterson Park. Armband night will be Wednesd...

For Immediate Release Parking for Lake Shelbyville 4th of July Fireworks Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the 4th of July at Lake Shelbyville. Fireworks will be la...

For Immediate Release - Press Release The Age to Buy Tobacco is now 21   SPRINGFIELD - Effective July 1, 2019, people must now be at least 21-years-old to buy tobacco in Illinois, including cigar...

For Immediate Release IDOT reopening lanes where possible for Fourth of July travel SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lanes that have been closed for constru...

Pritzker, Rockford Leaders Celebrate Coming Casino (Rockford, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker and Rockford leaders are celebrating the coming of a new casino to the community. Pritzker joined Rockford l...

Central Illinois Crops Still Behind After Rough Weather (Peoria, IL) -- Some Central Illinois crops are still behind after several seasons of rough weather. A long winter followed by spring flooding p...