Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release IDPH Investigating Legionella Linked to a Chicago Hospital SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires' disease in i...

For Immediate Release State Inspectors Add Safety to Summer Fun SPRINGFIELD -- It's finally summer and carnival and fair season is nearing its peak. That means lots of fun for people and lots of work ...

For Immediate Release Shimkus Backs Bipartisan Bill to Stop Unwanted Robocalls WASHINGTON - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) this week cosponsored bipartisan legislation that would require th...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Prepare to Safely Implement the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act SPRINGFIELD, IL -The Illinois State Police today announced public safety, training, and enfo...

A Lovington home was destroyed by an early morning fire. The Lovington Fire Department was called to the 300 block of East State Street before daybreak today. The home was completely engulfed in flame...

For Immediate Release New Law Requires E-Cigarette Retailers and Distributors to Obtain Licensing for Changes Coming July 1st SPRINGFIELD - Effective July 1, 2019, electronic cigarette retailers will ...

For Immediate Release Charleston Fire Department - News Release On June 27, 2019 at 12:25 am the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 617 W State Lot 5 in Charleston for smoke coming from a mo...

For Immediate Release Impaired driving has 'Life or Death' consequences SPRINGFIELD - With Independence Day just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and...

For Immediate Release Fireworks: Leave them to the Professionals Springfield, Ill- A big part of summer is the 4th of July and fireworks. It is important to remember fireworks are dangerous and should...

Pritzker Raises Death Benefits For Families Of Fallen First Responders (Chicago, IL) -- Death benefits are going up for families of fallen first responders. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation y...