Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - January 16, 2025 Illinois State Police Combats Vehicle Hijacking and Theft SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and relat...

Free Tax Assistance Available at Marshal Public Library In cooperation with the IRS, free tax assistance is available for middle- to low-income taxpayers with a focus on those 55 and older at the Mars...

For Immediate Release - January 16, 2025 The Following is an editorial from President Josh Bullock: Every year, hundreds of students enroll at Lake Land College to take the first steps toward rewardin...

For Immediate Release - January 15, 2025 Washington Savings Bank Donates to Local Food Pantries Following Reverse Advent Calendar Fundraiser EFFINGHAM, IL AND MATTOON, IL - Washington Savings Bank is ...

For Immediate Release - January 16, 2025 State Senator Rose Wants You to Team Up to Create Valentines for Seniors His Annual "Valentines for Seniors" Card Drive is Now Underway SPRINGFIELD, IL- State ...

For Immediate Release - January 16, 2025 Interstate Shootings Decrease for Third Straight Year Interstate shootings down 31% statewide in 2024 SPRINGFIELD - For the third year in a row, the number of ...

For Immediate Release - January 17, 2025 Illinois Sheriff's Association Announces Scholarships The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarship...

For Immediate Release - January 17, 2025 Illinois State Police Investigating Shooting in Arcola ARCOLA - The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 was requested by the Arcola...

For Immediate Release - January 17, 2025 Fitch Affirms Top AAA Rating to Illinois Funds $10 Billion Local Government Investment Pool Complements Local Banking Relationships The Illinois Funds, a mutua...

For Immediate Release - January 14, 2025 Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation's 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026 SPRINGFIELD - Preparations are under...