Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - July 28, 2021 Registration Still Open for Doc Acklin Race (Paris, IL)-There's still time to register for this year's Doc Acklin Race in Paris. The race will take place Saturday...

For Immediate Release - July 28, 2021 State Encourages Patients to Seek Second Opinion on Mammograms SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging patients of Hoffman MRI, al...

The 10th annual White Squirrel Triathlon will be held August 7th in Olney. The event will include a 200 meter swim, 14.6 mile bike ride, and 5k run or walk. It's open to individuals as well as two to ...

For Release - July 27, 2021 Illinois EPA Issues Health Advisory for Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim today announced the issuan...

For Release - July 27, 2021 Illinois Fully Aligns with New CDC Masking Recommendations SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it is fully adopting updated Center...

For Immediate Release - July 29, 2021 Illinois 128 to close August 2 EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Illinois 128 will close north of Shelbyville on Monday, August...

For Immediate Release McCormick Is Voluntarily Recalling Seasonings in 32 States Due to Possible Salmonella Risk McCormick & Company, Inc is voluntarily recalling seasonings due to their possible ...

For Immediate Release - July 29, 2021 Utility Scams on the Rise in Mattoon, Ameren Illinois Offers Tips to Protect Customers MATTOON (JULY 29, 2021) - Utility scams are on the rise in Coles County and...

You can shop for homecoming and prom dresses at the Effingham High School Competitive Cheer Team's re-sale extravaganza August 7th from 9:00-2:00. If you have a dress you'd like to sell, please drop o...

The University of Illinois Extension is conducting a survey to get an idea about the most important issues facing the communities it serves in Clay, Effingham, Fayette and Jasper Counties. Answers wil...