Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - State Representative Chris Miller's Office State Representative Chris Miller Hosting Town Hall Meeting at Lake Land College April 28th ROBINSON...State Representative Chris Mil...

For Immediate Release - State Senator Dale Righter's Office Democrats sidestep public notice rules, push forward on efforts to increase taxes Mattoon, IL-On April 9, Democrat lawmakers in the Senate v...

According to a press release from the City of Charleston, Ameren Electric needs to close 4th Street for the day on April 10th, Wednesday, to replace a large power pole at the alley north of Van Buren....

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, ann...

The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) has received word from Illinois Housing Developing Authority (IDHA) that Tuesday, April 30, 2019 is the last day to apply for the Illinois Hardest Hit Program an...

Winter Conditions Forecast This Week (Undated) -- A storm system is expected to bring winter-like conditions to parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest starting today. Forecasters say some areas could g...

New York City Declares Measles Emergency (New York, NY) -- New York City is declaring a public health emergency after a spike in measles cases. Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio said today the emergency...

In Illinois work zones, "Drive Like You Work Here" SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners and frontline construction worker...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College's Kluthe Center introduces new hybrid classes for Medical Assistant The Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program is expanding to the Kluthe Center in Effingh...

For Immediate Release IDOT Picks Winners of Sign Contest CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Transportation is recognizing six members of the public for their creative ideas to improve safety as part...