Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - February 4, 2021 State Public Safety Agencies to Monitor Winter Storm Needs Across the State SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies t...

80 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added SPRINGFIELD - The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois continues to increase. Today, 80 new locations have been ad...

DECATUR, IL - Scovill Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a spider monkey. Mother Ethel gave birth on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. The baby is doing well. Right after being born the baby can cling...

For Immediate Release - February 4, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 3,328 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,328 new ...

For Immediate Release - February 4, 2021 Illinois Department of Agriculture to Host Virtual Hemp Summit SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host a virtual Hemp Summit ...

The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. This year the pandemic adds ...

Governor Facing Criticism For Approving Vaccinations For General Assembly Members (Springfield, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker is facing criticism for approving the administration of the COVID-19 vacci...

Region 4 Moves to Phase 4 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 4 (Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, Washington) is moving to Phase 4 ...

Former Illinois State Senator Facing Charges (Springfield, IL) -- A former Illinois state senator is facing charges. A grand jury indicted former state Senator Sam McCann yesterday on charges of fraud...

Truck Driver Who Struck, Killed Trooper Sentenced (Freeport, IL) -- The truck driver who struck and killed Illinois State Police Trooper Brooke Jones-Story is facing jail time. Craig Dittmar was sente...