Category Archives: Local News
Olney Crash Results in the Death of Two
Two women were killed when a drunk driver crashed into a bar in Olney Saturday. According to the Illinois State Police, 60-year-old Michael Mattox, of Dundas struck the outdoor patio portion of Deuce'...
Dec 28, 2020 Tony Webster / CC
Public Health Officials Announce 7,037 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - December 24, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,037 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,037 new...
Dec 24, 2020
IDVA and IDPH Investigating Single Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Quincy Veterans’ Home
For Immediate Release - December 23, 2020 IDVA and IDPH Investigating Single Case of Legionnaires' Disease at Quincy Veterans' Home QUINCY - The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and the...
Dec 24, 2020
Vehicle Crashes Into Champaign Menards
Vehicle Crashes Into Champaign Menards (Champaign, IL) -- Police are investigating after a car crashed into the Champaign Menards. Officials have released few details about the crash that happened yes...
Dec 24, 2020
Illinois Covering Child Care Assistance Program Payments Through February
Illinois Covering Child Care Assistance Program Payments Through February (Springfield, IL) -- Officials say the state of Illinois will cover all Child Care Assistance Program payments through Februar...
Dec 24, 2020
Hundreds Of Danville Correctional Center Inmates Test Positive For COVID-19
Hundreds Of Danville Correctional Center Inmates Test Positive For COVID-19 (Danville, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Corrections says hundreds of inmates at Danville Correctional Center have teste...
Dec 24, 2020
Fatal Accident Near Lake Charleston
Highway 130 near Lake Charleston is closed due to a fatal accident, according to the Illinois State Police. The specific area impacted is Illinois Route 130, north of county road 480 N. Please use an ...
Dec 23, 2020
Louisville Man Arrested in Home Invasion Case in Effingham
A Louisville man was arrested last night on multiple charges following a home invasion in Effingham. 31-year-old Dylan Hampton reportedly entered a garage at a residence on Hendelmeyer Avenue, not kno...
Dec 23, 2020
Accident--700 Block of Charleston Avenue, Mattoon
We have reports of a serious traffic accident in the 700 block of Charleston Avenue in Mattoon. Please find an alternate route as emergency crews work at the scene. We will have more details when they...
Dec 23, 2020 Tony Webster / CC
Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas Across the State
For Immediate Release - December 23, 2020 Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas Across the State SPRINGFIELD - The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois...
Dec 23, 2020
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