Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - Op-ed, August 23, 2021 Governor's far left policies making Illinois communities less safe By Adam Niemerg Public safety is one of the foremost issues on the minds of people all...

For Immediate Release - August 23, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Welcomes University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Students Back To School with $140 Million Campus Investment CHAMPAIGN -Governor JB Pritzker today...

Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur will host its annual Hummingbird Festival this Thursday (8/26) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Not only will you get an up-close look at the birds, but you'll also learn ...

On August 21, 2021, Iris Ruth Stewart "Grandma Mud" was called to heaven at the Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham surrounded by her loving family. Iris was born on September...

UPDATED: Monday, August 23 at 4:20pm: According to official, the City of Neoga has lifted the boil order that was put in place earlier today.

For Immediate Release - August 20, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Bills Updating Sex Education Standards in K-12 Schools SPRINGFIELD - Building on efforts to modernize and strengthen Illinois' education...

For Immediate Release - August 20, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Protect Children with Severe Allergies SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker today signed legislation that establishes the Child...

For Immediate Release- August 20, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Mental Health Awareness in Classrooms CHICAGO - Building on efforts to expand mental health services, Governor JB Prit...

For Immediate Release - August 20, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Lowering Employee's Contribution to the CTA Retiree Health Plan CHICAGO - Building on efforts to fully support workers and their...

University of Illinois Police Officer Aaron Landers has passed away due to injuries sustained in a crash last night. Lieutenant Sanders was struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle off duty at ...