Category Archives: Local News

For Release PCH Volunteers Host Christmas Chocolate Sale (Paris, IL)-The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers will host their annual Christmas chocolate sale in December. The sale will take place Tuesd...

For Release IDNR announces grants supporting Natural Areas Stewardship SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced eight grants totaling $456,000 to land tr...

For Release State Representative Adam Niemerg announces bid for newly drawn 102nd District Dieterich, IL...State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says Illinois needs more voices for Illinois ...

For Release HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Offers Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips EFFINGHAM- Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called "the silent killer" because it is an odorless and colorless gas. Eve...

For Release Horizon Health Offers Safe Sitter Class Dec. 21 (Paris, IL)-Horizon Health will offer a Safe Sitter class for boys and girls ages 11-13 on Tuesday, December 21. The class will take place f...

A few warning and watches in effect for Friday Evening: The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Christian County in central Illinois... Moult...

Saturday, December 11th, join local author Lynn Darimont at Birch Boutique and Gifts at 1821 Broadway Avenue in Mattoon, IL. Lynn will be reading aloud her children's book "Grandma Lost Her Teeth" at ...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Tornado Watch for the Christian & Fayette counties, in addition to the following counties until 11:00 PM on Friday, December 10th, 2021. Rain w...

The Village of Strasburg in Strasburg, Illinois will be receiving an early Christmas gift, courtesy of Shelby Electric Cooperative (SEC) and its participation in CoBanks Sharing Success program. On We...

Update: As of 7:46 PM: All I-57 southbound lanes are open at this location (MP 181). I-57 N/B continues to be blocked with northbound traffic being diverted at the Neoga exit (MP 177). Estimated time ...