Category Archives: Local News

NY Faces Worst Measles Outbreak In decades
NY Faces Worst Measles Outbreak In decades (New York, NY) -- New York is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades. State health officials have confirmed 182 cases, mostly among unvaccinated ultra-...
Renee Fonner Jan 18, 2019 UN Ukraine / CC

Cleanup Underway From Southern California Rainstorms
Cleanup Underway From Southern California Rainstorms (Los Angeles, CA) -- Crews are busy cleaning up the aftermath of a heavy rainstorm that created a mess across Southern California. Several Hollywoo...
Renee Fonner Jan 18, 2019

Winter Weather Advisory: Christian, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar & Shelby Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Christian-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar and Shelby counties from Midnight tonight to Midnight on Saturday night. * WHAT...Mi...
Renee Fonner Jan 18, 2019

Winter Weather Advisory: Cumberland, Clark and Effingham Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Cumberland, Clark and Effingham counties from Midnight tonight to midnight Saturday night. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. ...
Renee Fonner Jan 18, 2019

Shimkus Cosponsors Pro-Life Legislation
For Immediate Release Shimkus Cosponsors Pro-Life Legislation WASHINGTON - On the even of the annual March for Life in Washington, DC, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced he will again...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019

Illinois Payrolls Up in Nearly All Industries from Prior Year
For Immediate Release Illinois Payrolls Up in Nearly All Industries from Prior Year CHICAGO-The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate rose to 4.3...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019

Chicago Officers Accused Of Lying About Deadly Shooting Found Not Guilty
Chicago Officers Accused Of Lying About Deadly Shooting Found Not Guilty (Chicago, IL) -- A judge is ruling three officers accused of lying about the deadly shooting of an African American teenager in...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019 Roman Boed / CC

Dieterich Bank Cashes in for United Way
For Immediate Release Dieterich Bank Cashes in for United Way Employees of Dieterich Bank presented a check to Patrick Kreke, Campaign Chair, and representatives from United Way of Effingham County. C...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019 First Row: Patrick Kreke, Valerie Zumbahlen, Melissa Ruholl and Lindsay Francis. Second Row: Linda Hemmen, Peggy Valenti, Lori Bierman, Lindsey Platz, Jill Feldhake, Kelly Murray, Kelsey Goeckner, Hillary Beard and Ann Beckman. Third Row: Marty Watson, Amy Zumbahlen, Mary Deters, Becky McLeod, Dot Worman, Laura Kilgore and Beth Meyer . Photo submitted by United Way of Effingham County.

Governor Pritzker Signs Law Requiring State Licensing Of Gun Dealers
Governor Pritzker Signs Law Requiring State Licensing Of Gun Dealers (Chicago, IL) -- New Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is hitting the ground running since his inauguration early this week. He signe...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019

'Blood SuperMoon' Total Lunar Eclipse This Weekend
'Blood SuperMoon' Total Lunar Eclipse This Weekend (Undated) -- Skywatchers are in for a rare treat this weekend. Astronomers say a rare "blood supermoon" will be on display Sunday night and Monday mo...
Renee Fonner Jan 17, 2019


