Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - July 1, 2022 Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial to host annual KASKASKIA - The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial on historic Kaskaskia Island in southwest Illinois will host its 52nd an...

Pritzker Administration Announces Opening of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program for Illinois Residents SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim today announced t...

For Immediate Release July is Extreme Heat Safety Month SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is sharing tips to beat the heat because July is Extreme Heat Safety Month. "We've...

For Immediate Release OSFM Reminds Illinoisans to Practice Grilling Safety this Holiday Weekend and throughout the Summer Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is remi...

For Immediate Release IDPH Announces Federal Allocation of Monkeypox Virus Vaccines as Part of National Response CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that as part of a n...

For Immediate Release Statement from IDVA Director Terry Prince June 30, 2022 - Today, Governor JB Pritzker requested that all flags be flown at half-staff to honor an American hero, Hershel "Woody" W...

The Village of Farina will celebrate Independence Day Sunday, July 3rd, with a party in the park. Food stands and the beer garden open at noon; parade at 3:00; inflatables, pony rides, kids' games and...

Pedal the Prairie, a family bicycle ride, will be held July 30th in Stewardson. It will begin and end at the Lions Club Recreation Center. Three rides to choose from: 8 miles, primarily flat, 11 miles...

For Immediate Release SBL Fayette County Hospital Fully Owned by Sarah Bush Lincoln Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital is now fully owned by Sarah Bush Lincoln. The Circuit Court of Fayette Co...

For Immediate Release - July 1, 2022 Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education Seeking Candidates to Fill Vacancy Mattoon CUSD2 is seeking candidates for a Board of Education appoin...