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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lincoln IL 227 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 ILZ042>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-232200- /O.CON.KILX.WS.W.0001.260124T1500Z-260126T0600Z/ L...

Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon is accepting applications for summer positions. They're looking for camp counselors, gardeners and groundskeepers. For job descriptions and more info, visit dhnat...

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site to Celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will celebrate President Abraham Lincoln's birthday and America's ...

For Release Illinois Sheriffs' Association Offering College Scholarships The Illinois Sheriffs' Association will once again award more than $58,000 in college scholarships. Eligible applicants must be...

For Immediate Release - January 22, 2026 Budzinski Stands Up for Farmers, Demands Sale of Year-Round E15 After Republicans Obstruct Legislative Fix WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzin...

For Release - January 21, 2026 American Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage The American Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage. Hospital requests are exceeding availa...

For Immediate Release - January 22, 2026 ISP Announces Results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Captain Heather Apperson announces the results of...

For Immediate Release - January 22, 2026 School & Fire Officials Gather in Springfield to Support Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students Specialized smoke alarms distributed to protect children in Sp...

For Immediate Release - January 22, 2026 Budzinski Votes 'NO' on Additional Funding for ICE WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a FY26 Department of Homeland ...

For Immediate Release - January 22, 2026 State of Illinois Urges Readiness Ahead of Major Weekend Winter Storm and Extreme Cold SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management...