Category Archives: Local News

SBL Health Foundation Awards Scholarships Several SBL employees recently received scholarship awards through the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation. Donors funded endowments, whereby earnings are us...

A Newton man was killed in a crash in Jasper County last night. According to the Illinois State Police, 24-year-old Jarrett Zumbahlen was northbound on northbound on North 775th Street at County Road ...

The Mattoon ERBA office will host a LIHEAP blitz day May 24th from 9:00-3:00. You can find out if you qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which would provide help with your util...

Illinois State Police, May 12, 2022 at 6:50pm: ISP currently has US 45 closed at Coles County 250N. Southbound traffic will be diverted off at I-57, Northbound Traffic can use Etna Road to get around ...

For Release Horizon Health Sponsors Cancer Survivors Party (Paris, IL)-In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, the Horizon Health Infusion Clinic will host a birthday luncheon for local cance...

For Immediate Release Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward award winners SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced nine award winners from the recent 31st Today's Challen...

IDOA Schedules Clean Sweep Collection in Central Illinois SPRINGFIELD, IL - Residents of ten Illinois counties can dispose of unwanted agrichemicals for free this year through the Illinois Department ...

For Immediate Release - May 12, 2022 Capital Development Board announces over $46 million in funding to state agencies in Downstate Illinois made possible by Governor Pritzker's capital plan DOWNSTATE...

For Immediate Release - May 12, 2022 Updated Illinois Sport Fish Consumption Advisories SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced updated consumption advisories today for...

For Immediate Release - May 12, 2022 Pritzker Administration Affirms State Coverage of Abortions in Comprehensive Healthcare for Pregnant Women SPRINGFIELD - In the second week of Women's Health Month...