Category Archives: Local News

'ComEd Four' found guilty on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan Former speaker will stand for his own corruption trial next year By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capi...

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2023 Memorial Elementary School in Paris, IL Recognized as One of the Best in the State for 2023 Paris, IL - Memorial Elementary School, located in Paris, Illinois, has ...

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2023 Public Health Officials Warn of Salmonella Outbreak and Recall Linked to Gold Medal Brand Flour CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working...

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2023 IDOA Announces Poultry Shows Return for 2023 Fair Season SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced the return of poultry shows f...

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2023 StateScoop 50 Awards honors Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology leaders for tech achievements SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Innovation & T...

For Immediate Release - March 1, 2023 IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Educated About Tickborne Illnesses at Start of Lyme Disease Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 State of Illinois Delegation Attends 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit Illinois kicks off World Trade Month with delegation of state and local economic development o...

EARS (Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary) will have another free microchip event Saturday, June 24, 2023. No appointment is necessary, just come by between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Free-will donations are ...

The Altamont Fire Protection District will host its inaugural barbecue fundraiser at the Altamont VFW on Saturday, June 3. It'll feature a barbecue competition, bags tournament, meal and a band. If yo...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 Secretary Giannoulias & Rep. Ford Seek to Protect Motorists and Police by Decriminalizing Rearview Mirror Air Fresheners Illinois is one of a few states that ba...