Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Governor Pritzker Signs Legislation to Expand and Protect Children's Mental Health Care Chicago-Governor JB Pritzker today signed two pieces of legislation into law intended to e...

For Immediate Release Rep. Mary Miller Statement on Uvalde, Texas Tragedy Oakland, Ill. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas: "Chris and I ...

In the wake of the tragic event in Texas yesterday and the many recent incidents, security is once again front and center. It was just a handful of years ago when Mattoon had a shooting inside the hig...

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:45am: Neoga officials have announced that the City of Neoga has lifted the boil order.

Uvalde Mayor: City Is Strong Community (Uvalde, TX) -- The mayor of a Texas city that's suffering from a school shooting that left 19 students and two adults dead says his town is strong and will get ...

For Immediate Release Governor Pritzker Calls on Federal Government to Fund Illinois Based on Population Increase Chicago-Governor Pritzker today urged President Joe Biden and the federal government t...

For Immediate Release Public Health Officials Warn about Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jif Peanut Butter CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departme...

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 24 at 3:00pm: Due to a water outage, the City of Neoga has issued a boil order until further notice. Please boil any water before consuming. If you have any questio...

For Release Champagne British Car Festival coming to David Davis Mansion State Historic Site on June 5 BLOOMINGTON - The Illinois Flatland British Car Club will bring its 31st annual Champagne British...

For Immediate Release All Ages Library Scavenger Hunt at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library An ALL Ages Library Scavenger Hunt will be held at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library for drop-in pa...