Category Archives: Local News

Stevens Industries conducts Flower Sale for United Way of Effingham County Stevens Industries is once again having their annual Flower Sale with proceeds going to United Way of Effingham County. 11" P...

A memorial benefit for Liz Jakobsson will be held this Saturday (3/26) from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. They'll have live and silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, live music and a meal, along with...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Medicaid Fraud Control Bureau Investigations Lead to Reckless Conduct Conviction Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the conviction ...

For Immediate Release Farm Progress Announces Extension to Farm Progress Show Site in Decatur, IL ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS - March 22, 2022 - Farm Progress is excited to announce its extended contract wi...

For Immediate Release Mrs. Marie Wimsett was selected as a Golden Apple Winner. Mrs. Wimsett teaches fourth grade at Carolyn Wenz Elementary School. She was nominated by a parent and recommended by he...

For Immediate Release Midland States Bank Cashes in for United Way Midland States Bank employees presented a check to Kelsey Goeckner, Campaign Chair, and representatives from United Way of Effingham ...

For Immediate Release Paratransit vehicle grants available through IDOT SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that applications are now being accepted for grants to p...

Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview: Chamber Annual D...

For Immediate Release - March 22, 2022 Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Kerry Sutton, an...

Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Wayne County Deputy (Wayne Co., IL) -- A Kentucky man is pleading guilty to killing a Wayne County Sheriff's deputy in December. Ray Tate has admitted to murderin...