Category Archives: Local News

Dolly Parton has released a statement in regards to the statue that Tennessee lawmakers have been considering to add on the Capitol grounds. "I want to thank the Tennessee legislature for their consid...

For Immediate Release - February 18, 2021 United Way of Effingham County Announces Spirit of Caring Award Winners United Way of Effingham County typically announces the Spirit of Caring Awards at the ...

For Immediate Release - February 18, 2021 Illinois EPA Awards $106,613 to Coles County Soil and Water Conservation District for Update of the 2011 Embarras River Watershed Management Plan SPRINGFIELD ...

Thursday, February 18, 2021, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview: Scott Eggles...

For Immediate Release - February 18, 2021 Washington Savings Bank to Acquire The First National Bank EFFINGHAM, IL - Washington Savings MHC ("Washington Savings"), Washington Savings Bank ("Washington...

An Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Course will be offered at County Line Shooting Center in Effingham April 16th and 17th. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call...

A new Illinois bill would repeal the state's FOID card. The proposed House Bill 1770 would remove a state law that requires people who wish to legally possess or purchase firearms or ammunition in Ill...

For Immediate Release - February 17, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new...

For Immediate Release - February 17, 2021 State of Illinois Launches Three Additional Mass Vaccination Sites to Facilitate Equitable Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine SPRINGFIELD - Building on a robu...

For Immediate Release Taking Charge of Your Heart Health EFFINGHAM- While there are some health risks that you may not have control over when it comes to heart disease, such as your family history, th...