Category Archives: Local News

Durbin Expresses Support For End Of Afghanistan War (Peoria, IL) -- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is expressing support for the end of the war in Afghanistan. The Illinois Democrat says it was the right th...

Exelon: Byron Nuclear Plant Will Close Without Legislative Action (Byron, IL) -- Exelon is fighting to keep its nuclear plant in Byron open. The energy company released a statement yesterday saying th...

ISBE Offering New Guidance To Districts Regarding Remote Learning (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Board of Education is offering new guidance to districts regarding remote learning. The ISBE's...

IHSA Offering No Statewide Policy Regarding COVID-19 Exposures, Quarantines (Springfield, IL) -- School districts are looking to the Illinois High School Association for guidance on policies related t...

Woman Arrested For Forging Vaccination Card After Misspelling Moderna (Honolulu, HI) -- A visitor from Illinois has been arrested after allegedly misspelling Moderna on her fake coronavirus vaccinatio...

For Immediate Release - September 1, 2021 Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Chair-Elect The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce announced today the election of Kyle Barrow as its new C...

For Immediate Release - September 1, 2021 Make the smart choice over Labor Day: Drive sober Increased enforcement aims to save lives, keep impaired drivers off roads SPRINGFIELD - As people join toget...

For Immediate Release - September 1, 2021 Fruits and vegetables produced in Illinois help keep the body and brain healthy EFFINGHAM- Harvest season in Illinois is right around the corner, and HSHS St....

For Immediate Release - August 31, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Announces Sixteen Appointments to Illinois Boards and Commissions Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzk...

For Immediate Release - August 31, 2021 Pritzker Administration Reaffirms Ongoing Commitment to Affordable Housing Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic CHICAGO - Illinois renters will continue to be protected thr...