Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 IDPH Warns Illinoisans to Protect Themselves from Dangerously High Heat CHICAGO - With dangerously high levels of heat forecast across the state of Illin...

For Immediate Release - Tuesday, June 18, 2024 We Are There: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois joins national campaign to promote the life-giving work of the Catholic Charit...

For Immediate Release - Monday, June 17, 2024 Illinois State Police Announces Results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Natha...

For Immediate Release - Monday, June 17, 2024 Culvert work near Flora to close U.S. 45 June 24 EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the replacement of two box culverts on U....

Mattoon Cobras Softball is selling raffle tickets to win a Kimber Micro Shadow Ghost nine-millimeter handgun with fiber optic sights, or $400 cash. Tickets are $10.00 each. You can get them from playe...

For Immediate Release - Monday, June 17, 2024 Illinois State Police Announces Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan...

Charleston American Legion Working on Veterans Walkway The Charleston American Legion is taking orders for commemorative pavers for a veterans' walkway. Personalized granite pavers will be placed at t...

Effingham Public Library Showcasing Local Artist The Effingham Public Library is showcasing the work of local artist Shelley Crouch through Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Shelley is an author and illustrat...

For Immediate Release - Monday, June 17, 2024 SBL Hospice Volunteer Training Classes Available Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice is hosting two in-person volunteer training classes. The course is required fo...

For Immediate Release - Monday, June 17, 2024 Illinois State Police Announce Results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Do...