Category Archives: Local News

Effingham County FISH Annual Free Christmas Dinner
Effingham County FISH's annual free Christmas dinner will go on, but it'll be delivery or pick-up this year. To reserve meals, please call 217-347-5569 by December 22nd. Delivery will be from 10:00 a....
Renee Fonner Dec 09, 2020

Army officer from Sullivan supports Joint Task Force-National Capital Region
Army officer from Sullivan supports Joint Task Force-National Capital Region WASHINGTON - U. S. Army Maj. Jacob Hughes, a native of Sullivan, Illinois, is one of more than 800 service members assigned...
Renee Fonner Dec 09, 2020 U. S. Army Maj. Jacob Hughes, a native of Sullivan, Illinois, is one of more than 800 service members assigned to Joint Task Force-National Capital Region. Photo submitted by Communications Office for Joint Task Force-National Capital Region.

Public Health Officials Announce 7,910 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - December 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 7,910 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease More than 800,000 COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Depart...
Renee Fonner Dec 08, 2020

Lake Land College to celebrate Winter Virtual Commencement Ceremony
For Immediate Release - December 8, 2020 Lake Land College to celebrate Winter Virtual Commencement Ceremony Lake Land College is pleased to announce it will be honoring graduates at the first-ever La...
Renee Fonner Dec 08, 2020

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot National Influenza Vaccination Week December 6-12, 2020 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

IDVA Announces Assistant Director Anthony Vaughn to Serve as Interim Administrator of LaSalle Veterans’ Home
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 IDVA Announces Assistant Director Anthony Vaughn to Serve as Interim Administrator of LaSalle Veterans' Home 24-year Marine Veteran with 15 years of Service to...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce 8,691 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,691 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 8,691 new ...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 Public invited to take IDOT traveler survey Illinois residents asked for feedback regarding state's transportation system SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mob...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

IDOA Set to Launch Anhydrous Ammonia Grower Training
For Immediate Release - December 7, 2020 IDOA Set to Launch Anhydrous Ammonia Grower Training SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced a new anhydrous ammonia grower t...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020


