Category Archives: Local News

The following statement is attributable to Jason Barclay, General Counsel to Governor Rauner:   "While we are disappointed in the result, we voluntarily agreed to these impasse proceedings with A...

The East Central Illinois Antique Farm Equipment Club will host the inaugural "Beller and Belch Tractor Pull" Thursday (7/14) at the Coles County Fairgrounds in Charleston. Puller registration starts ...

Three of the state's most important historic sites will begin operating seven days a week in an effort to better serve taxpayers, offer more educational opportunities and encourage tourism.   The...

Six local students recently received scholarships totaling $3,900 from the Consolidated Communications Iverson A. Lumpkin Pioneer Club. The 2016 recipients of the Iverson A. Lumpkin Pioneer Club schol...

U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth's campaign says she raised a record $2.7 million in the most recent quarter for her closely watched bid to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Mark Kirk. The Illinois De...

If you're interested in adding some four-legged friends to the family, the Bureau of Land Management will have a wild horse and burro adoption this Saturday (July 9) in Ewing, Illinois, which is about...

On the heels of the recent The Biggest Loser Community Challenge, led by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the public have a second opportunity to join in with The Biggest Loser Community Chal...

Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center welcomes Hetal Vora, doctor of physical therapy (DPT), to its Rehabilitation Services Department. With the addition of Vora, the rehab department now inc...

Stephany McMahon is stepping down as director of the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development after 13 years. McMahon's last day will be (7/8). Laurrie Minor will serve as interim director for now.

Parkland College will host a reception for three long-time agriculture program employees retiring this year, including Arcola native Don Bergfield. Before going to Parkland, Don taught high school ag ...