Category Archives: Local News

The American Red Cross will team with the Charleston High School Student Council for a blood drive at the high school March 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations not only help save lives but assi...

For Immediate Release Spend an afternoon with Mr. Lincoln SPRINGFIELD - As the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death approaches, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate his...

For Immediate Release The Charleston Alley Theatre kicks off its 29th Season with The Graduate The Charleston Alley Theatre (CAT) is opening its 29th season with The Graduate produced by special arran...

For Immediate Release SBL AdvantAge 50 offers International Quilt Festival SBL AdvantAge 50 is offering a day trip to the International Quilt Festival, Thursday, March 28, being held at the Donald E. ...

Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is accepting applications for our Skills Training Employment Program (STEP) to assist individuals with training for employment opportunities. ERBA will be assi...

For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Women's Wellness now offering two convenient locations for 3D mammography (EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's Women's Wellness is now offe...

Wisconsin National Guard Won't Punish Illinois Congressman For Border Comments (Washington, D.C.) -- The Wisconsin National Guard will not press a case against Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger for ...

Illinois' Plastic Bag Tax Unanimously Moves Ahead (Springfield, IL) -- You may want to go buy some reusable bags now. An Illinois Senate panel yesterday unanimously approved a seven cent tax on plasti...

For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital to host Trauma Informed Care Training April 4 (EFFINGHAM, IL) - A Trauma Informed Care training will be conducted on Thursday, April 4 at HSH...

Study: Fiat-Chrysler Layoffs Could Seriously Hurt Rockford-Area Economy (DeKalb, IL) -- The layoffs at the Fiat-Chrysler plant near Rockford could cost the area 400 million-dollars this year. A new st...