Category Archives: Local News

EIU announces Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College Scholarship recipients
EIU announces Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College Scholarship recipients (Charleston, IL)-The Eastern Illinois University Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College has announced the 2018 recipients of the C...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Lake Land College Alumni Honored
Lake Land College Alumni Honored Lake Land College Alumni will induct five new members into the Distinguished Alumni Society and Laker Athletics will honor one new member to the Athletics Hall of Fame...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018 Lake Land College Alumni will induct five new members into the Distinguished Alumni Society and Laker Athletics will honor one new member to the Athletics Hall of Fame during the Laker Homecoming weekend Sept. 28-29. Pictured is DAS inductee, Paul Crutcher, general manager/instructor for XLR Radio at Lander University. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.

PCH Volunteers Announce New Officers
For Immediate Release PCH Volunteers Announce New Officers (Paris, Ill.)- The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers recently elected their officers for 2018-2019. They are (left to right): Peg Raley, pr...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital conducting annual Women’s Wellness Event on October 18
For Immediate Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital conducting annual Women's Wellness Event on October 18 (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Ladies, when is the last time you indulged in an evening out for you...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Kiwanis Honeybee Committee Announces Downtown Festival Plans
For Immediate Release Kiwanis Honeybee Committee Announces Downtown Festival Plans Paris, Ill.- Plans for the Kiwanis-sponsored Honeybee Festival downtown events are currently being finalized. Althoug...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Illinois Awarded $29 Million to Fight Opioid Crisis
For Immediate Release Illinois awarded $29 million to fight opioid crisis CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is receiving nearly $29 million in new federal funding to help the ...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Sarah Bush Lincoln Volunteer Guild Fall Market
The annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Volunteer Guild Fall Market will be open October 5th and 6th in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education. Over 40 vendors will be there and you can buy raffle ticke...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Scenic Hayride Tours of Shelbyville’s General Dacey Trail Available
General Dacey Trail Hayride Lake Shelbyville - Always wanted to see the General Dacey Trail, but physically unable to walk it alone? Join us on October 11 for the 2018 Hay Ride for People with Mobilit...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

Illinois State Police to Participate in Rail Safety Initiative
For Immediate Release Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces District 12 is partnering with local, state and federal agencies to promote ve...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month (EFFINGHAM, IL) - September marks Sepsis Awareness Month, dedicated to putting a spotlight on the third leading cause of death in...
Renee Fonner Sep 20, 2018


