Category Archives: Local News

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital names 2018 I Promise award winners
(EFFINGHAM, IL) - Each year, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital presents an "I Promise Award" to the four people who are most representative of the hospital's four Core Values of Respect, Care, Comp...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018 HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital recently named their four Annual I Promise award winners at a celebration prayer service and ceremony held in early May during “I Promise Week” (National Hospital Week). The 2018 I Promise award winners are (left to right) Martha Hoene, Thomas Moll, Jeremiah Roberts, and Charles Veatch. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.

Casey-Westfield JFL Cheer and Dance Fundraiser
The Casey-Westfield JFL Cheer and Dance team will host an all-you-can-eat biscuit and gravy breakfast this Saturday (6/23) from 7:00-10:00 a.m. at the Casey Dairy Queen. Meals are $6.00, and tickets c...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Two Separate Crashes on I-70
Two people were injured in separate crashes on I-70 yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, Maxwell Engel, of Indianapolis blew a tire and lost control of his truck at mile post 112. The ve...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Chrisman Woman Killed in Accident
A Chrisman woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday. According to the Edgar County Sheriff's Department, 84-year-old Helen Bonwell was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her husband that was ...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Illinois Top 200 Voters Picking Authors This Week
Illinois Top 200 Voters Picking Authors This Week (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois already has a best book of the past 200 years, now the state's bicentennial best-of voters are picking the state's best ...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Illinois Election Managers May Get IT Grants
Illinois Election Managers May Get IT Grants (Bloomington, IL) -- Illinois could be on the receiving end of over 13 million-dollars for new election technology or better safeguards. Election managers ...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Tobacco Companies Court-Ordered Warnings
Tobacco Companies Court-Ordered Warnings (Washington, DC) -- Tobacco companies' websites are now posting court-ordered warnings about the health effects of smoking and nicotine. The warnings are offic...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

NWS Extends Heat Advisory for Some
The Heat Advisory for our entire Illinois and Indiana listening area continues until 7pm (CDT) tonight (Monday, June 18th). However, the National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for Fay...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

WHO To Classify Gaming Disorder
WHO To Classify Gaming Disorder (Geneva) -- The World Health Organization is getting ready to classify video game addiction as a mental health condition. "GamingDisorder" will be added to the new edit...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018

Illinois Among States Impacted By Del Monte Veggie Tray Recall
Illinois Among States Impacted By Del Monte Veggie Tray Recall (Springfield, IL) -- There is another food recall in Illinois, this time over veggie trays. The Illinois Department of Public Health on S...
Renee Fonner Jun 18, 2018


