Category Archives: Local News

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...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 Illinois Department of Labor Recognizes National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Injuries and deaths from falls are preventable SPRINGFIELD - Falls are ...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents and encourages the public to become licensed foster families CHICAGO - May is Foster Par...

The Effingham County Humane Society's annual golf outing, "Tee Off for Tails," will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Cardinal Golf Course. Entry fee is $70.00 per player. For more info, visit effing...

Mattoon Tourism will host the first "Bagel Bites" Friday, May 5, 2023, at Heritage Park. Also, for the first time, there will be drinking in the district. You can get a designated cup filled with your...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 Terry Stigdon Named CEO of the American Red Cross Indiana Region Stigdon joins the Red Cross after serving as Director of the Indiana Department of Child Services I...

For Immediate Release - May 2, 2023 IL Freedom Caucus calls on legislative leaders to act on the serious reforms Illinois residents need and expect Springfield, IL - The IL Freedom Caucus today held a...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Welcomes New Troopers with Cadet Class 140 Graduation SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) commissioned 23 new troopers today from Cadet Class 140 ...

For Immediate Release Thompson Appoints Julius to ROE #11 Assistant Superintendent Position Charleston - As Regional Superintendent Dr. Kyle Thompson begins his second term, he will oversee a change a...

For Immediate Release - May 1, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Announces Ten Appointments to Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the ...