Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Pork Producers are teaming with the IHSA for the Pork and Pigskins Championship, which will crown the best pork chop sandwich in the state among concession stands. In addition to being na...

For Immediate Release - August 31, 2021 Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Expansion of Farmer Mental Health Initiatives SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry C...

For Immediate Release - August 30, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Directs State Assets to Louisiana to Assist in Hurricane Recovery Efforts SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker announced today a 46-member Urban Search ...

For Immediate Release - August 31, 2021 Illinois 128 Re-Opens, Construction to Continue as Flaggers Direct Traffic EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 128 was...

For Immediate Release 2021 Mike James Memorial Scholarship awarded to Dakota Spencer MATTOON, Illinois - August 27, 2021) Dakota Spencer has been named the 2021 recipient of the Mike James Memorial Sc...

September 10th through 12th is Mountain bike weekend at Lake Shelbyville. Activities include the night ride, group ride, beginner's skill clinic, games, live music, and food vendors. To sign up, go to...

The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its fish sale until September 21st. Available fish this year: Channel Catfish, Bluegill, both regular and Hybrid, Red Ea...

For Immediate Release - August 30, 2021 Help tackle the need by giving blood with the Red Cross ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2021) - As fall approaches, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to hel...

New Donation Program Providing More Food For Families In Need (Decatur, IL) -- A new donation program will provide more food access to families in need in central Illinois. The University of Illinois ...

Joint Hearing Held In Peoria For Input On Redistricting (Peoria, IL) -- A joint hearing of both the state Senate and House Redistricting committees is allowing the public to provide input on changing ...