Category Archives: Local News

Another ISP Trooper Stuck by Vehicle
For Immediate Release COLLINSVILLE, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 11 Commander William Guard announces the fourteenth ISP squad car to be struck statewide in 2019 as a result of a Scott's ...
Renee Fonner Mar 21, 2019 Fourteenth ISP squad car to be struck statewide in 2019 as a result of a Scott’s Law violation. Photo submitted by Illinois State Police.

Tonight's Powerball Numbers
The numbers for tonight's Powerball drawing are out. They are 10-14-50-53-63 with the Powerball of 21. Tonight's estimated jackpot is 550-million dollars with a cash value of 335-million bucks. This i...
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State Senator Dale Righter Welcomes Constituents to the Capitol
For Immediate Release State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) welcomed dozens of constituents from the 55th Senate District to the Capitol to take part in the Illinois Pro-Life rally held on March 20. ...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019 Photo submitted by State Senator Dale Righter's office.

Storm Memorial Public Library in Windsor Fundraiser
The Storm Memorial Public Library in Windsor is participating in the "Our Caps Your Cause," sponsored by Prairie Farms. Please save gallon and half gallon and ice coffee caps and drop off at the libra...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

ERBA Coles County Accepting School Supplies and Monetary Donations
For Immediate Release Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) operates a School Supply program to assist low-income families with the purchase of required school supplies for children in grades K-12. The p...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

EIU to sponsor public forum on immigration policy, border security
For Immediate Release EIU to sponsor public forum on immigration policy, border security (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University will sponsor a public forum on the important issues of immigrati...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

HSHS St. Anthony’s Wound Healing Center and Nutrition Services recognize National Nutrition Month with tips for people living with diabetes
For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center and Nutrition Services recognize National Nutrition Month with tips for people living with diabetes (EFFINGHAM, IL) - It is estimated that...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

Gov. Pritzker Tours Flood-Impacted Areas in Northern Illinois with IEMA Director, Local Officials
For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Tours Flood-Impacted Areas in Northern Illinois with IEMA Director, Local Officials Freeport, Ill. - Gov. JB Pritzker, Acting IEMA Director Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau ...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

Democrat proposal seeks to reduce small business revenue
For Immediate Release - State Senator Dale Righter's Office Democrat proposal seeks to reduce small business revenue Mattoon, IL-A controversial proposal has been filed in the Senate to take critical ...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital expresses thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30
For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital expresses thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors' Day, March 30 (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Medical providers will be honored at health...
Renee Fonner Mar 20, 2019


