Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release- August 8, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Announces Mental Health Center Renamed for Elizabeth Packard The Packard Mental Health Center supports more than 120 patients with serious mental il...

For Immediate Release - August 8, 2023 Harness Racing Kicks off 2023 Grandstand Action All Races Will Feature Illinois Horses SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair Grandstand will host harness rac...

For Release IDOL Recognizes Safe + Sound Week The event is used to recognize safe and healthy workplaces SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), its Division of Occupational Safety and ...

For Release Food Specials, Small Plates, Big Tastes and Feeding Frenzy Return for 2023 SPRINGFIELD, IL - There is nothing like the smell and tastes of food at the fair. From sweet to savory there are ...

For Release - August 8, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Racial Classification Categories CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker today signed House Bill 3768, expanding racial classification cat...

For Immediate Release - August 8, 2023 Illinois State Police to Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols Effingham - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, an...

For Immediate Release - August 8, 2023 United Way Prepares for Upcoming Campaign & Announces Lead Pacesetter Company Effingham, Illinois - United Way of Effingham County is beginning preparations ...

For Immediate Release New Innovations Featured in Farm Next Program at 2023 Farm Progress Show Farm Progress, Pivot Bio partner to identify startups cultivating the agriculture industry. DECATUR, ILL....

For Immediate Release - August 8, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Explore Creation of New State Flag The Illinois Flag Commission will select potential flags by September 2024 CHICAGO - Today, Govern...

For Immediate Release - August 7, 2023 HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital nurses say breast milk provides unique benefits to infants August is National Breastfeeding Month EFFINGHAM- HSHS St. Anthon...