Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Encourage Safe Holiday Travel Effingham - The upcoming holidays will bring family and friends together as 2018 winds to a close. Unfortunately, some will ch...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College Agriculture Division Selected for National Award SAN ANTONIO - Lake Land College Agriculture Division in Mattoon, Ill., is one of only six programs nationwide t...

For Immediate Release New Grant Program Available to Help Companies Market Asian Carp Products SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today that companies and individuals interested in expanding de...

For Immediate Release Bobbi Kinkelaar named Executive Director of Nursing Operations at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital (EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is pleased to announ...

For Immediate Release Washington Savings Bank Welcomes Chris Kabbes - Vice President Washington Savings Bank is excited to welcome Chris Kabbes to our management team as Vice President of Lending. Chr...

For Immediate Release ISP: New Illinois Car Seat Law Beginning January 1st Springfield- Illinois State Police (ISP) announce changes to the Child Passenger Protection Act, which will become effective ...

Curbside Christmas tree pickup in Mattoon will be January 2nd through 4th. All live trees must be placed in front of your home by 7:00 a.m. on the 2nd. Trees must be free of ornaments, lights, stand a...

The Flora VFW will host a Christmas Concert for Veterans December 29th starting at 4:30. They'll have free food and gifts to all veterans, three bands and guest speakers. For more information, please ...

A single vehicle crash on Interstate 74 occurred Tuesday night near Milepost 122 Northbound, six miles north of Salem; The crash involved a Truck Tractor/Trailer and has closed the right lane. Please ...

For Immediate Release Illinois EPA Office of Energy Announces Grant Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Public Wastewater Treatment Plants SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Age...